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.

What to Do if Your Credit Score is Not Good Enough for a Mortgage Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski What to Do if Your Credit Score is Not Good Enough for a Mortgage As the housing bubble was growing, many Americans with low credit scores were able to... What Average Credit Scores Needed for Your Loans? Do you know where your credit score falls when it comes to obtaining a loan or line of credit? What is the cut off between good credit and excellent credit? Why Isn't the Discover Card Accepted Everywhere? Find out why Discover Card acceptance isn't as widespread at as many stores and other merchants as Visa or MasterCard. Why You Shouldn't Ignore Calls From Your Bank: My Costly Mistake Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski Why You Shouldn't Ignore Calls From Your Bank: My Costly Mistake I was out having a great time on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon. I went to the mobile... 6 Critical Steps to Take Before Searching for a Mortgage Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski 6 Critical Steps to Take Before Searching for a Mortgage The real estate market is up in many areas, while interest rates remain... 4 Necessary Considerations Before Buying a Vacation Property When Foreclosing Your Home Is an Option Read our take on some alternatives to bankruptcy. How to Use Home Equity Loan to Buy a Second Home Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski How to Use Home Equity Loan to Buy a Second Home Buying a second home can open up many possibilities for families, including access... What Are the Benefits of 20 Percent Down Payment on a Home Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski What Are the Benefits of 20 Percent Down Payment on a Home Lessons from housing crises show that it's easy for a gorgeous new home purchase... How Student Loan Debt Can Affect a Mortgage Application Student loan debts might be affecting the ability for some people to get approved for a mortgage application. Lower student loan payments to buy a house.