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.

Why Millennial Generation Trends Are Stupid
Marina Shifrin
Marina Shifrin
Why Millennial Generation Trends Are Stupid
Millennial generation trends make it seem like we're the worst generation, but...
Temporary Account Number: Your Solution to Safer Shopping
Learn how you can use temporary account numbers instead of your actual credit card numbers for safe online shopping. They help prevent fraud and identity theft.
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. Luckily, as my experience here grew, so did my networking skills and list of contacts. Now when I need to find so...
Are Your Long-Distance Relationship Costs a Budget Buster?
Marina Shifrin
Marina Shifrin
Are Your Long-Distance Relationship Costs a Budget Buster?
Are long-distance relationship costs really more expensive than same-city dating? I put...
10 Moving Tips for Relocating to Los Angeles on a Budget
Marina Shifrin
Marina Shifrin
10 Moving Tips for Relocating to Los Angeles on a Budget
Moving to Los Angeles on a budget can be tough. Use these...
Who Should Pay the Bill: Financial Etiquette
Scenario: You just had a lovely dinner with a friend. They ordered three glasses of wine, two appetizers and the 12 oz steak, while you weren't too hungry so you just had a soup. The bill was just ...
How to Graciously Decline Being In a Friend’s Wedding If You’re Broke
Weddings aren't just expensive for the couple, but for bridesmaids too. Here's how to manage bridesmaid costs and why I said no to my friend's wedding.
The Curse of The Lottery: 5 Winners and Their Demise
Marina Shifrin
Marina Shifrin
The Curse of The Lottery: 5 Winners and Their Demise
The “Curse of the Lottery“ is a psychological study to some, a...
Why You Should Start Your Financial New Year’s Resolution Today
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...
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 reminisce and plan for a better 2021. Although resolutions are a good idea in theory, they aren’t going to get you out of...

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