MyBankTracker Blog - Page 5

Learn the definition of market capitalization (or market cap) when it comes to determining the size and value of a company -- any why it matters to investors.

Learn about the different investments that you can consider if you think that you will need the money within the next year - accounting for risk and returns.

Learn about the best places to invest your money when you expect to need these funds within the next 5 years or less.

Find out whether it is a good idea to keep all your finances - checking account, savings accounts, credit cards, and loans - at a single bank or financial institution. Compare the benefits and drawbacks of consolidating your finances in...

See a breakdown of types of savings accounts to help you not just store, but also grow your money.

Many recent grads find themselves making dumb money moves because of simple inexperience. Here are some banking tips to help avoid the common pitfalls.

What to do when rates rise is a question easily answered when you already have a strategy in place.

The family’s financial situation is not an everyday topic of conversation between parents and their children. Some of the wealthier folks note the common fears of poor money management of the young...

Find out whether it is a good idea to help your partner, spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend, etc. pay off his or her student loan debt. Consider the pros and cons of this financial decision and how it could affect your relationship....

As a recent college graduate with your first job, learn how to set up your finances to ensure that you're building savings and working towards a retirement portfolio after you've obtained a stable stream of income. In this guide, find...

When a raise, promotion, or new job is offered, but it requires a major relocation, find out whether the costs of moving and new living expenses is worth it.

Part of my job as a writer for MyBankTracker is contacting banks, and lots of them. Luckily, as my experience here grew, so did my networking skills and list of contacts. Now when I need to find so...

Find out how job loss affects the closing process of a pending home purchase that involves a pre-approved mortgage application.

Find out whether you are legally allowed to use student loans and financial aid to invest in stocks and compare the benefits and dangers.

When you received a raise and realize that your paycheck didn't increase by much, learn how to find out why your gross pay was lower than expected.