Articles by Shayla Mars Shayla is a freelance writer for MyBankTracker. She specializes in credit cards, mortgages, real estate and personal finance issues. Education: B.A. in Creative Writing from Dartmouth College. Shayla Mars 8 Questions to Ask Before Starting a 529 Savings Plan With the uncertainty of rates and the rising cost of college tuition, now is the... What Students Should Know About University-Bank Partnerships Shayla Mars Do Real Estate Gimmicks Bring in New Clients? Being a real estate salesperson is a hard job. Determined to stand a part, some agents develop crazy real estate gimmicks. Shayla Mars Prev 1 2