John Csiszar

After serving for over 15 years as a financial advisor and CFP, John shifted his attention to writing in 2009. In addition to posting tens of thousands of online articles, he has also written five educational books for teens.

Education

B.A. in English with a Specialization in Business and Administration, UCLA

Expertise in

Banking
Investing
Credit Cards
Retirement
Loans
Saving & Spending

Do not save what is left after spending. Instead, spend what is left after saving.

What an Average Home Cost in the Year You Were Born

The cost of buying a new home fluctuates from year to year. To get a feel for the background environment of long-term housing trends in the United States, GOBankingRates identified the cost of a new...

by John Csiszar

Dave Ramsey: Here’s Why the United States Isn’t Switching To 100% Digital Currency

Dave Ramsey has a popular call-in show where he answers common money questions from everyday Americans. On the Sept. 22, 2023, edition of "The Ramsey Show," a listener asked what she should do when...

by John Csiszar

This Is the Salary You Need To Afford a New Car in Your State

The cost of owning and maintaining a car varies greatly depending on your cost of living. However, it may surprise many to learn that if you want to buy a new car you'll need to earn a six-figure...

by John Csiszar

16 Ways People Survived Before Social Security — Could You Do It?

Enacted in 1935, Social Security has been one of the most successful programs in U.S. history. Social Security was originally designed to help provide a backstop for Americans suffering from the...

by John Csiszar

Mark Cuban’s 5 Best Passive Income Ideas

Mark Cuban is well-known for his outspoken views and advice on topics that range from politics to investing. The self-made billionaire doesn't hold back when it comes to sharing his two cents on how...

by John Csiszar

Where Americans Are Keeping Most of Their Savings — And Why It’s a Problem

You've likely seen headlines about how America has a savings problem. Many Americans couldn't even put together $1,000 to pay off an emergency expense, and most are coming up short in terms of...

by John Csiszar

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