MyBankTracker Blog - Page 14

Common sense says you shouldn't leave your 401(k) behind when changing jobs but there are some situations where it actually works to your advantage.

View a list of iPhone and Android finance apps that will help you with all of your financial goals.

Find out what you need to get ready for the tax filing season, especially if you're trying to prepare your own tax returns.

Find out whether is a smart idea to pay off all your student loans early in the hopes that you'll end up paying much less in interest charges.

Compare the pros and cons of paying off your student loans instead of investing those funds in stocks, mutual funds, and bonds.

Learn all about student loan income-driven repayment programs and how they differ from income-based repayment programs. Find out what you need to be eligible for these programs and what kind of borrower they are best for (and not good for)....

Find out whether a live financial advisor or robo-advisor is better to help you build a balanced, diversified investment portfolio that will help you grow your retirement savings. Compare the benefits and fees of each option to determine which choice...

Find out whether you are responsible for your spouse's debt after marriage. Learn about the different instances when joint debt may end up affecting your personal credit and finances. See how you should approach joint finances to avoid having spousal...

Find out if you should use your retirement funds to help fund a down payment on a new home purchase. Learn about the different rules that apply when you're withdrawing early from a 401(k) or individual retirement account (IRA). Consider...

Even when you‘re stuck with an expensive 401(k) retirement plan that has high fees, learn how you can still use it to invest for the future.

Find out which financial documents will be needed by your mortgage broker when applying for a mortgage to buy a new home.

Learn about the security of the Facebook login credential when used to sign up for financial accounts, apps, and websites. Find out what you should do to protect this popular social media account from being hacked or compromised -- and,...

Put your ego aside when selling your house. Here are solutions to 10 home selling mistakes caused by being overly confident.

If you’re like me, you probably question why banks do some of the things they do. From annoying fees to policies that seem completely pointless, a lot of it just doesn’t make sense. However, some misconceptions about banking are costing...

Learn what you can do to help manage and monitor the finances of aging parents, who may not be able to make smarter money decisions later in life.