Articles by Mariel Leibowitz

Mariel is a staff writer for MyBankTracker.com. Her columns focus on consumer spending, bank accounts and money psychology.

Why Some Stores Don't Accept American Express Ever wonder why some merchants don't accept American Express? MyBankTracker did some digging and found out the reason merchants don't always accept AmEx. Frequently Asked Questions About Fake Cashier's Checks Photo of Mariel Leibowitz Mariel Leibowitz Frequently Asked Questions About Fake Cashier's Checks One of the most popular scams out there is fraudulent cashier’s checks. A... 4 Foolish Mistakes to Avoid Before Retirement Photo of Mariel Leibowitz Mariel Leibowitz 4 Foolish Mistakes to Avoid Before Retirement Many people work with financial advisors when planning for retirement in order to have... Square Cash 2024 Review: Perfect in Every Way The Square Cash app is a safe and easy tool to transfer cash to friends and family through a simple email. Ways to Prevent Identity Theft Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America, according to TransUnion, and the Federal Trade Commission says 9.9 million people a year fall victim to this crime. New Home Expenses You Can't Afford to Overlook Photo of Mariel Leibowitz Mariel Leibowitz New Home Expenses You Can't Afford to Overlook Buying a new home is a very exciting time. It's an experience in which a new homeowner... How Identity Theft Can Happen Photo of Mariel Leibowitz Mariel Leibowitz How Identity Theft Can Happen There are many ways criminals can obtain your personal information. As technology... 7 Small Ways to Save Big How to Save Money by Negotiate Costly Medical Bills Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a must, especially if you want to avoid getting sick. However, even healthy people become ill or need surgery, which can end up being very costly. Gather Your Mortgage Refinancing Paperwork Photo of Mariel Leibowitz Mariel Leibowitz Gather Your Mortgage Refinancing Paperwork The refinance mortgage process can be a long and tedious road but the savings...