Articles by Marina Shifrin

Marina is a staff writer for MyBankTracker.com. She is an expert in college finances, consumer spending and banking. Education: B.A. in Journalism from University of Missouri-Columbia.

The Curse of The Lottery: 5 Winners and Their Demise The “Curse of the Lottery“ is a psychological study to some, a predictable outcome to others, and an unknown phenomenon to many. Learn the five examples of winners that probably wish they hadn't won in the first place. Why You Should Start Your Financial New Year's Resolution Today Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin Why You Should Start Your Financial New Year's Resolution Today It's the end of December, which means all of those annoying self-help guides claiming... Money Goals You Are More Likely to Meet Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin Money Goals You Are More Likely to Meet As the New Year begins, a lot of people are looking back at 2020 in order to... Why It's Nearly Impossible to Reach a Human at Your Bank Money is Not as Much of a Motivator As You'd Think Rent This, Buy That! A Guide To Renting vs. Owning Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin Rent This, Buy That! A Guide To Renting vs. Owning There seems to be an ongoing debate; should you rent, or should you buy? For some... 7 Things You Should Cut Out Of Your Budget Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin 7 Things You Should Cut Out Of Your Budget Let's face it, you could probably be a little tighter with your finances. With tax... What Does Your Bank Need To Make You Feel Valued? Who Should Pay the Bill: Financial Etiquette How to Protect Yourself From Email Phishing Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin How to Protect Yourself From Email Phishing In light of the recent email marketing firm Epsilon breach, the MyBankTracker team...