Articles by Peter Bennett

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

What is Better to Buy an Old House or New Construction? When purchasing a home, the debate between an old house v. new is always considered. To determine a winner, here are the eight key decisions to make. 10 Tips for ‘Getting’ Your Financial Act Together Before Turning 30 Photo of Peter Bennett Peter Bennett 10 Tips for ‘Getting’ Your Financial Act Together Before Turning 30 Turning 30 is more than a number, it’s a state of mind, telling you to finally get... 10 Ways to Establish Financial Independence In Your 20s Photo of Peter Bennett Peter Bennett 10 Ways to Establish Financial Independence In Your 20s Achieving financial independence in your 20s is an exciting and admirable goal.... 10 Reasons Credit Card Convenience Checks Are Dangerous You can't spell “convenience check” without “con”. Convenience checks can be dangerous to use unless you handle them with extreme care and caution. Use a HELOC to Repair Pet Damage to Your Home for Sale If you repair pet damage and make your home more pet friendly, you'll command top dollar when you decide to sell. Before Giving Money to Family, Follow These 5 Critical Steps Photo of Peter Bennett Peter Bennett Before Giving Money to Family, Follow These 5 Critical Steps Giving money to family should be one of your truly great joys in life. What could be... Why You Should Ask 'The Bank of Mom and Dad' to Help With Down Payment Photo of Peter Bennett Peter Bennett Why You Should Ask 'The Bank of Mom and Dad' to Help With Down Payment You never thought it would reach this point, but it’s finally time to sit down... 5 Tips for First Time Home Buyers Worth Taking Advantage of Becoming a first-time home buyer can require taking many different routes, some less conventional than others. Here are some tips to help you along. When Should You Take Out a Home Equity Loan vs. Other Loans? It's important to weigh home equity loan pros and cons before making a decision about tapping your home equity. Should You Refinance Mortgage or Take Out a HELOC? Photo of Peter Bennett Peter Bennett Should You Refinance Mortgage or Take Out a HELOC? That’s the question you need to ask yourself if you now want to tap some of the...