Articles by Erik Neilson

Erik is a staff writer for MyBankTracker.com, who specializes in real estate, consumer banking and personal finance. Education: B.A. in Sociology from University of Vermont.

What to Do If You've Cosigned for a Loan and the Borrower Goes Bankrupt Have you cosigned for someone who is facing bankruptcy? Find out what to do when a cosigned loan borrower goes bankrupt. 5 Reasons Why Your Ideas About Personal Wealth Cause You to Struggle Photo of Erik Neilson Erik Neilson 5 Reasons Why Your Ideas About Personal Wealth Cause You to Struggle Personal wealth is one of those things that everyone has a different opinion... Budget Management Tips: 9 Items You Should Stop Paying for Right Now Photo of Erik Neilson Erik Neilson Budget Management Tips: 9 Items You Should Stop Paying for Right Now When it comes to maintaining financial health, there's simply nothing more important... Should You Consider Taking Out a Second Mortgage? Find out why you would consider taking out a second mortgage and learn the reasons why you should and shouldn't opt for another mortgage loan. What is a Hold on a Bank Account? A holding account is when your money is taken out of your bank account and placed in a separate account where it will wait until the merchant requests it. 4 Questions to Answer Before Switching Jobs That Indicate You're Ready to Quit Photo of Erik Neilson Erik Neilson 4 Questions to Answer Before Switching Jobs That Indicate You're Ready to Quit For a lot of people, the daily grind starts to catch up after a while. Those... Why You Should Choose Online Banks Photo of Erik Neilson Erik Neilson Why You Should Choose Online Banks For a lot of people, finding the right banking solution can be easier said than... How to Save More Money by Spending More and Overcome Outdated Saving Habits A lot of people think spending less will help them to save money, but you can actually save more if you spend more. Read on to learn how. Why You'll Make These Mistakes Before Retirement If You're Not Paying Attention Early retirement is something that everyone strives for, but many people don‘t know how to approach it. Here are the early retirement mistakes to avoid. Ways to Survive Credit Card Approval Fraud and Why You Will Always Be a Target Photo of Erik Neilson Erik Neilson Ways to Survive Credit Card Approval Fraud and Why You Will Always Be a Target If there's one reason why so many people are still afraid to do their shopping,...