Articles by Shirley Pulawski

Shirley is a staff writer for MyBankTracker who covers personal finance trends, money habits, mortgages and foreclosures. Education: B.S. in Environmental Science from SUNY Empire State College.

Which In-Store Upsells Are Not Worth It Learn why sellers upselling sales techniques to purchase more expensive items, or other add-ons to make a more profitable sale is not worth for customers. What Moving Expenses Are Tax Deductible? Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski What Moving Expenses Are Tax Deductible? No one enjoys the process of moving, but we all have to do it at one time or... How to Lower Property Taxes and Avoid Increases Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski How to Lower Property Taxes and Avoid Increases Property taxes add up year after year, and lowering your property taxes, or... What to Do If You Didn't File Taxes on Time Find out what you should if you missed the IRS deadline for filing your tax returns. Learn about when it matters and when it doesn't -- depending on whether you are getting a tax refund or owe taxes. See the steps that you should take immediately to avoid penalties and fees. 5 Ways to Build Long-Term Savings With These Money-Saving Tips Find out where you can cut down on expenses and debt so that you can take advantage of more opportunities to build bigger savings. What Are the Indicators of a Good Economy? Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski What Are the Indicators of a Good Economy? How is the economy doing? How can anybody tell? In the news, there is always a... The Best Ways to Fix Your Holiday Debt Mistakes Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski The Best Ways to Fix Your Holiday Debt Mistakes Are you feeling the sting of a holiday financial hangover? If you overspent on... Denied a Checking Account? Here's What to Do What to do when you are denied a checking account or your application for a checking or savings account is rejected. how to dispute errors and get checking. 5 Best Ways You Can Invest $500 Wisely Have a little extra money laying around? Learn the smart ways to spend and invest. Here's what to do with $500. 8 Essential Tips to Secure Assets of Aging Parents Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski 8 Essential Tips to Secure Assets of Aging Parents Unfortunately the time will come where many of us have to face difficult,...