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.

When is it Time To Financially Cut Off Your Child? Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin When is it Time To Financially Cut Off Your Child? Figuring out the right time to tell your child, "You're on your own," can be a... Married and Merging Accounts: 5 Financial Tips for Newlyweds Getting married is stressful enough, imagine how exhausting merging finances can be. It doesn't have to be if you use these financial tips for newlyweds. Top 5 Lowest Paying College Degrees 8 Costs to Cut When Sending Your Child to College Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin 8 Costs to Cut When Sending Your Child to College No matter if your child attends a public university or a private university, we all... 5 Inexpensive Ways to add Value to Your Home Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin 5 Inexpensive Ways to add Value to Your Home You have already bought your first home, and now the stress has set in. Mortgage,... Calculating the Cost of a Baby 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.