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.

Top 5 Money-Wasting Activities 5 Missed Opportunities on Getting the Best Price on Rent Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin 5 Missed Opportunities on Getting the Best Price on Rent Finding your dream apartment is about half the battle in the rental... 10 Tips for Moving to New York on a Budget Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin 10 Tips for Moving to New York on a Budget So you're one of those crazies that wants to give New York living a try,... 4 Steps to Follow If a Debt Collection Agency Scam Is Happening to You Debt collectors are scary people, and they know it. Avoid becoming a victim and learn about this debt collection agency scam from my first-hand experience. 10 Moving Tips for Relocating to Los Angeles on a Budget Moving to Los Angeles on a budget can be tough. Use these moving tips to alleviate some financial stress and ensure a smooth move to the city of stars. How I Recovered $2,000 My Lost Tax Refund Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin How I Recovered $2,000 My Lost Tax Refund A few weeks ago I realized I had over $2,000 missing from my bank account. It... How I Avoided Debt and Got Through My 20s Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin How I Avoided Debt and Got Through My 20s If you were to steal my purse in 2010, you would've found a couple of dollars and... Should You Accept an Unpaid Internship to Start Your Career? The jobs market is confusing for everyone, but especially people who are just starting out: Are unpaid internships illegal or not? Should you work for free? ACH Transfer Limits at the Top U.S. Banks ACH transfer are an important part of paying bills in your day-to-day life, even if you don't realize it. Know the ACH transfer limit at your bank. Retirement Before Age 40: 3 Steps to Take Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin Retirement Before Age 40: 3 Steps to Take Contrary to popular belief, retiring by age 40 is a possibility. The catch is, you...