Articles by Willy Staley

Willy Staley is a staff writer and columnist for MyBankTracker.com. His columns focus on banking, monetary policy and culture. Education: B.A. in Urban Studies/Affairs from University of California, San Diego.

Put That Lobster Down! (Maybe) 5 Ways to Avoid Paying Taxes Legally Photo of Willy Staley Willy Staley 5 Ways to Avoid Paying Taxes Legally Our current tax regime could undergo substantial change in the coming... 5 Tips for Cheaper Holiday Travel Photo of Willy Staley Willy Staley 5 Tips for Cheaper Holiday Travel In a recession, the old maxim time is money seems to fall apart at the seams. When... Should Spending Cash Be a Branded Experience? What Does 'Not Very Much' Mean to You? Should You Consolidate Your Debt Using Peer-to-Peer Lending? Photo of Willy Staley Willy Staley Should You Consolidate Your Debt Using Peer-to-Peer Lending? In the world of debt consolidation, there are plenty of people looking to make a buck... Retail vs. Web vs. Bank Photo of Willy Staley Willy Staley Retail vs. Web vs. Bank Prepaid cards are all over the place now. Every 7-Eleven has a rack full of them. Both... What Will Point-of-Sale Terminals Look Like in the Future? Square and Isis announced major innovations to point-of-sale terminals Monday, both of which could pave the way for innovations in payments. 3 Tips for Getting a Co-Signed Loan Looking for co-signed loan tips? MyBankTracker has three good tips for getting a co-signed loan. How Interest Rate on a 401k is Calculated Photo of Willy Staley Willy Staley How Interest Rate on a 401k is Calculated Believe it or not, you can actually lend money to yourself. It's true, and it can...