MyBankTracker Blog - Page 17

Stocks vs. Mutual Funds: How They Differ for Your Investing Strategy
Learn the key differences between stocks and mutuals funds so that you know how to use them as part of your investment portfolio and strategy.
Should You Invest in Dividend Stocks, ETFs, or Mutual Funds? What to Consider
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Kevin Mercadante
Should You Invest in Dividend Stocks, ETFs, or Mutual Funds? What to Consider
Learn about investing in stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with a high...
How Interest Rate on a 401k is Calculated
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Willy Staley
How Interest Rate on a 401k is Calculated
Ever wonder how the interest rate on a 401k is calculated? MyBankTracker...
How to Get Approved for a Mortgage as a Retiree Without Job Income
For retirees who no longer have a job for stable income, learn how to qualify for a mortgage based on assets and other sources of income.
How to Maximize Your Relationship With Money
Learn from your current relationship with money, how to overcome problems, shift your habits and better serve your finances.
22 Things Every 22-Year-Old Should Know About Finances
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Katherine Muniz
22 Things Every 22-Year-Old Should Know About Finances
It's never too soon to learn about personal finance. With that in...
Health Insurance: How to Understand What You Need
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Kali Hawlk
Health Insurance: How to Understand What You Need
Health insurance is one of the trickiest - and most important -...
Which Brokerages Offer Pre-Market Trading?
Find out which brokerage allow investors to trade during the pre-market hours, when some may want to get the jump on the trading action before everyone else.
What is After-Hours Trading? How Does it Work?
Learn about after-hours trading and how it works for investors who want to trade when the stock market is normally closed.
Big Banks vs. Small Banks: Which are Better?
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Simon Zhen
Big Banks vs. Small Banks: Which are Better?
When it comes to big banks vs small banks the winner isn't...
Can You Open a Joint Brokerage Account?
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Kathryn Tretina
Can You Open a Joint Brokerage Account?
Find out whether you can open a joint brokerage account and the...
Can U.S. Expats (Americans Abroad) Contribute to IRAs or 401(k)s?
Find out whether U.S. expats can qualify to contribute to IRAs or 401(k)s despite being an American living abroad -- especially when it comes to taxes.
Should You Max Out Your 401(k) Early in the Year?
Find out about the pros and cons of maxing out your 401(k) contributions and hitting the annual limit earlier in the year.
What Is a Brokerage Sweep Account & How Does It Work?
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Lance Cothern
What Is a Brokerage Sweep Account & How Does It Work?
Learn about brokerage sweep accounts and how they work to separate your...
How to Transfer a Brokerage Account Quickly and Easily
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Lance Cothern
How to Transfer a Brokerage Account Quickly and Easily
Learn about the different ways that you can transfer a brokerage account...
Should You Invest for Your Family and Friends? 4 Options to Consider
If you want to invest on behalf of family or friends, learn about the serious risks involved, including the legal and tax implications.
Should You Use a Home Equity Loan or HELOC to Pay for College?
Consider the pros and cons of using a home equity loan or HELOC to pay for a child's college tuition and expenses, in an effort to avoid student loans.
How to Buy Disney Stock: Invest in the Walt Disney Company
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Kathryn Tretina
How to Buy Disney Stock: Invest in the Walt Disney Company
Learn how to buy shares of Disney stock to invest in one...
How to Cash in U.S. Savings Bonds and Report Taxes on Interest Earned
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Geoff Williams
How to Cash in U.S. Savings Bonds and Report Taxes on Interest Earned
Learn how to cash in your U.S. savings bonds, whether paper or...
12 Reasons You Haven’t Received Your Tax Refund
You may be wondering why you haven't received your tax refund yet. MyBankTracker lists the most commons reasons why tax refunds are delivered late.
Taxes on Gambling and Sports Betting: What You Need to Know
Find out how taxes are applied to winnings on gambling and sports betting activity, including how to calculate the taxes owed and deducting expenses.
How to Deal with a Pay Cut or Reduced Work Hours
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Kevin Mercadante
How to Deal with a Pay Cut or Reduced Work Hours
Learn how to handle a pay cut or reduced work hours, including...
Traditional IRA Withdrawal Rules: When Penalties Do and Don’t Apply
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Lance Cothern
Traditional IRA Withdrawal Rules: When Penalties Do and Don’t Apply
Learn about the rules that apply to traditional IRA withdrawals and how...
Should You Sell Off Investments to Pay Credit Card Debt?
If you're thinking about selling your investments to pay off high-interest credit card debt, learn about the pros and cons of this strategy first.
8 Financial Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Use these creative financial gift ideas for Valentine's Day to avoid gifting the same chocolates, flowers, and other material goods.
A Retirement Guide for 50-Year-Olds With No Retirement Savings
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John Csiszar
A Retirement Guide for 50-Year-Olds With No Retirement Savings
Follow these steps if you're age 50 and have no retirement savings....
Should You Contribute to an IRA When You’re Already Retired?
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Lance Cothern
Should You Contribute to an IRA When You’re Already Retired?
Find out whether you should still contribute to an IRA when you‘re...
How to Buy Netflix Stock: Invest in Your Favorite Streaming Service
Learn how to buy shares of Netflix stock and become an investor in the popular streaming service, including how to execute the trade from a brokerage account.
15 Ways to Travel for Free Abroad
Learn how to 15 ways to travel for free or at least on the cheap abroad.

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