Articles by Peter Bennett

Peter is a staff writer at MyBankTracker.com who covers banking, personal finance, investing and homeownership.

Among the 'Unbanked,' Prepaid Cards More Popular Than Cat Videos Although the unbanked make up only 7 percent of the adult population, they account for 23 percent of all prepaid card usage. How to Fix and Deal With Bad Credit Rating in 2023 Photo of Peter Bennett Peter Bennett How to Fix and Deal With Bad Credit Rating in 2023 How to deal with bad credit isn’t as easy as it used to be. Not so long ago, when... 10 Home Buying Tips That Will Keep You from Overpaying for a Property Photo of Peter Bennett Peter Bennett 10 Home Buying Tips That Will Keep You from Overpaying for a Property Am I offering too much or too little for a home that I absolutely adore? I... What to Do When You Get Laid Off: 10 Ways to Bounce Back Losing your job can be devastating. Protect your finances with this 10-point financial recovery plan that shows you what to do when you get laid off. What You'll Pay in Health Care Costs for an Infectious Disease Ebola care costs will likely prove too prohibitive for anyone who comes down with the dreaded disease. How much would it cost if you contracted Ebola? 5 Ways to Take Advantage of the Rising Dollar Today Photo of Peter Bennett Peter Bennett 5 Ways to Take Advantage of the Rising Dollar Today Flickr |... Banks vs. Credit Unions: Where to Get a Mortgage? Photo of Peter Bennett Peter Bennett Banks vs. Credit Unions: Where to Get a Mortgage? What's the difference between getting a mortgage loan at your bank vs. a credit... 10 Ways to Copy How Rich Celebrities Save Money Despite their hefty paychecks, celebrities save for the future too. Learn how celebrities save money and the 10 ways you can copy them. Avoid the 10 Worst Investments Ever With These Smarter Alternatives There's is lots of competition for the worst investments ever, including penny stocks, buying a home and time shares. Should You Rollover Certificate of Deposit (CD) After it Matures Photo of Peter Bennett Peter Bennett Should You Rollover Certificate of Deposit (CD) After it Matures With your certificate of deposit (CD) about to roll over, now’s the time to ask,...