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.

ACH Transfer Limits at the Top U.S. Banks Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin ACH Transfer Limits at the Top U.S. Banks ACH transfer limits vary significantly between banks, often ranging from around... 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. Who Should Pay the Bill: Financial Etiquette How to Graciously Decline Being In a Friend's Wedding If You're Broke Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin How to Graciously Decline Being In a Friend's Wedding If You're Broke Calling my best friend to say I couldn't be a bridesmaid in her wedding was one of the... Are Your Long-Distance Relationship Costs a Budget Buster? Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin Are Your Long-Distance Relationship Costs a Budget Buster? No matter which way you spin it, being in a long-distance relationship sucks. It's... 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 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 Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin Why It's Nearly Impossible to Reach a Human at Your Bank Part of my job as a writer for MyBankTracker is contacting banks, and lots of them.... Money is Not as Much of a Motivator As You'd Think