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.

Best Mobile Payments Apps to Send & Receive Money Learn about the most popular mobile payment apps for paying friends and family. Compare their features and fees to see which one you should use. The Difference Between Regular Savings Account and Health Savings Account (HSA) Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak The Difference Between Regular Savings Account and Health Savings Account (HSA) Savings accounts are great multitaskers, holding onto your deposits for... How Does FDIC Deposit Insurance Work With Bank Accounts? Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak How Does FDIC Deposit Insurance Work With Bank Accounts? Consider this troubling scenario for a second. If your bank just went under one... How Much Money Should You Keep in a Savings Account? Find out exactly how much money you should keep in your savings accounts when it comes to emergency funds, home down payments, savings goals and more. How the 2017 Tax Reform Bill Affects Your Savings Find out what changes to the tax code are included in the Trump-supported 2017 tax reform bill and learn how it affects you and your savings. What Banks Do With the Money in Your Savings Account Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak What Banks Do With the Money in Your Savings Account That old adage of how a penny saved is a penny earned is exactly how banks make... Can Multiple Accounts Be Linked to a Single Debit Card? Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak Can Multiple Accounts Be Linked to a Single Debit Card? Debit card and checkbook from Chase Bank Part of the reason why so many people... The Best Savings Accounts for College Students in 2023 We analyzed the savings accounts offered by the largest U.S. banks to identify the best options for college students who are looking to start saving their money. Learn what younger adults should look for in a savings account. Compare the options available based on fees, ATM access, online banking, mobile banking, and more. How to Invest for a Newborn Child's Future Learn about the different ways that you can start saving and investing to pay for the many expenses that are in the future for your newborn child. What Restaurants Do If a Credit Card is Declined at the End of a Meal Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak What Restaurants Do If a Credit Card is Declined at the End of a Meal It’s a special night, and you’re out on a big date at the fanciest restaurant in...