Articles by John Csiszar

John Csiszar has 18 years of experience as a registered investment advisor. He covers a wide range of personal finance topics with an emphasis on investing and retirement planning. John has written for other notable publications and companies including USAToday.com, The Huffington Post, US News & World Report, Quicken, TurboTax, SF Gate, Experian, and TransUnion. Education: B.A. in English from the University of California, Los Angeles.

How to File Taxes as a College Student Photo of John Csiszar John Csiszar How to File Taxes as a College Student Attending college is one step towards adulthood. Unfortunately, with adulthood... Does It Make Sense to Start a 529 Plan Before Having Children? As a wise financial planner, you may consider starting a 529 plan for a child that isn‘t born yet. Learn if it is a good idea and what you should look out for. Is It Better to Have Savings, Checking, and Loans at the Same Bank? Find out whether it is a good idea to keep all your finances - checking account, savings accounts, credit cards, and loans - at a single bank or financial institution. Compare the benefits and drawbacks of consolidating your finances in one place to see if it better matches the way you manage your money. How to Rebalance an Investment Portfolio on Your Own Photo of John Csiszar John Csiszar How to Rebalance an Investment Portfolio on Your Own When you first start investing, you may have set up an initial portfolio that... Where Should You Invest Money You'll Need in 5 Years or Less? Photo of John Csiszar John Csiszar Where Should You Invest Money You'll Need in 5 Years or Less? When you invest your money, you want to earn the highest return possible. But,... How to Bounce Back at Age 65 With No Retirement Savings Learn what you can do if you're at or near retirement age (65) with little to no significant retirement savings -- see the steps to take now. How to Prepare Financially for Losing Your Job Find out how you should do, financially, when you are expecting to lose your job -- whether you're getting fired or laid off. Should You Create a Pet Emergency Fund? Photo of John Csiszar John Csiszar Should You Create a Pet Emergency Fund? If you’re working on creating a financial plan, you’ve no doubt heard that one of... How to Adjust Your Investment Portfolio for a Recession Photo of John Csiszar John Csiszar How to Adjust Your Investment Portfolio for a Recession Whenever the U.S. economy is doing extremely well for long periods of time, there... Young Adults Who Want to Invest in Real Estate: Are You Ready for It? As a young adult, figure out for yourself whether you have what it takes to invest in real estate, whether as a landlord or a home flipper.