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. My Journey to Working Freelance Wasn't Easy, But It Was Worth It Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin My Journey to Working Freelance Wasn't Easy, But It Was Worth It Money can't buy you happiness, but it can buy you prozac and that's close enough.... Why Millennial Generation Trends Are Stupid Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin Why Millennial Generation Trends Are Stupid If I hear one more person use the word “millennial” in a derogatory sense I am going... 8 Ways to Prepare for Your Quarter-Life Crisis If you're on the brink of having a quarter-life crisis, then follow these 8 tips to prepare financially and professionally. Welcome to 25! 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. 5 Steps to Avoid the $362 Uber Ride Heard 'Round the World Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin 5 Steps to Avoid the $362 Uber Ride Heard 'Round the World Like most 26-year-olds, Gabrielle Wathen, a waitress and writer, had a pretty crazy... How You're Tricked Into Paying More When Shopping Online Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin How You're Tricked Into Paying More When Shopping Online Did you know the type of device you use for online shopping can affect the price of... Smart Spending Means You're Allowed to Splurge on These 5 Items Smart spending means picking and choosing the things that matter to you. Here's a list of my top five things I splurge on. Are Your Long-Distance Relationship Costs a Budget Buster? Are long-distance relationship costs really more expensive than same-city dating? I put my own love life to the test. What Does Your Bank Need To Make You Feel Valued? Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin What Does Your Bank Need To Make You Feel Valued? On Wednesday, TD Bank released a study showing that nearly two-thirds of consumers...