Articles by Laura Li

Laura is a staff writer for MyBankTracker. She covers personal finances, millennials and consumer spending. Education: B.A. in Journalism from University of Missouri-Columbia; M.A. in Journalism from NYU.

How to Understand Credit Card Fees? Photo of Laura Li Laura Li How to Understand Credit Card Fees? Credit cards commonly come with a glut of fees that run the gamut from charging... How To Get a Student Credit Card? With the CARD ACT restricting credit cards college students under the age of 21. Certain steps need to be taken to get a Student Credit Card. How To Increase Your Credit Limit? In some cases it only takes six months to earn an increase in your credit limit. This is just one of the many ways to boost your chances of getting a credit limit increase. Should You Use a Credit or Debit Card To Make A Purchase? Photo of Laura Li Laura Li Should You Use a Credit or Debit Card To Make A Purchase? These days, opening your wallet will probably reveal at least a handful of credit... Your Guide To Holiday Tipping Photo of Laura Li Laura Li Your Guide To Holiday Tipping Holiday tipping can be a jungle of guilt, obligation and confusion. For those who live... Are Your Bank's Safe Deposit Boxes Safe? It seems as though even safe deposit boxes can't guarantee what their name promises. Are safe deposit boxes safe? It turns out not as much as you'd expect. Which is Best for College: Prepaid Debit Card or Bank Account The traditional method is to open a checking account at a bank, An alternative worth exploring is the prepaid debit cards. Learn which method is best. How to Prepare Your Bank Account For Working Abroad Photo of Laura Li Laura Li How to Prepare Your Bank Account For Working Abroad With the globalization of the world economy, taking jobs overseas has become quite...