Articles by Paul Sisolak

Paul Sisolak is a personal finance journalist with an extensive background in news reporting. He covers saving, investing, real estate, and the economy. Paul has contributed to major publications, including CNN, CBS, Yahoo, U.S. News & World Report, and more. Education: B.A. in Journalism from Monmouth University.

Why Your Credit Card Application Was Rejected Learn more about why your credit card application was rejected and what you can do, including customer service phone numbers to call for reconsideration. Why Choose a Live Financial Advisor Over Automated Advisor? Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak Why Choose a Live Financial Advisor Over Automated Advisor? Conventional financial advice since the dawn of mankind has always come from a... How to Open a Business Checking Account Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak How to Open a Business Checking Account From the startup just starting out to the sole proprietor flying solo, it’s... The Best Personal Loans to Buy a Car Compare the best personal loans for buying a car. Learn about the pros and cons of using personal loans instead of traditional auto financing -- whether from a bank or dealership. Find out the key factors to look for when applying for a personal loan for the purpose of a new (or used) car purchase. Which Credit Reports Do Lenders Use for Credit Card Applications? Find out which of the three major credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion are used most commonly by card issuers when approving credit cards and loans. Should You Use Personal Loans for Medical Bills? Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak Should You Use Personal Loans for Medical Bills? All it takes is one major medical bill to create many financial problems, even for... The Best Long-Term Personal Loans Compared Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak The Best Long-Term Personal Loans Compared Part of what makes personal loans so appealing is the variety of uses you can put... How to Use Personal Loans to Refinance Student Loans Learn how to use personal loans to refinance student loans, whether they're federal or private loans -- subsidized or unsubsidized. Find out the benefits and drawbacks of consolidating student debt. Compare the personal loan options from banks, credit unions, and online lenders for the best rates. Are Personal Loans Taxable or Tax-Deductible? Learn about all the tax implications and rules regarding personal loans. Find out if the borrowed funds can be considered taxable income and whether or not the interest paid on the personal loans is tax-deductible. Moreover, see if other tax benefits and disadvantages apply to personal loans. How to Get Approved for Personal Loans With Bad Credit Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak How to Get Approved for Personal Loans With Bad Credit With bad credit, getting a personal loan can prove to be quite difficult because...