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.

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,... How to Calculate Your True Net Worth Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski How to Calculate Your True Net Worth Net worth is one of those financial terms that gets thrown around a lot in the... Do You Have to Report Income Earned From a Hobby? Many Americans also have hobbies which earn them extra income every now and then, but in the eyes of the IRS, what is the difference? When Married Couples Should File Taxes Separately Is it ever a good idea for married couples to file separately instead of filing jointly on their taxes? How to Study Abroad Without Breaking the Bank Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski How to Study Abroad Without Breaking the Bank Studying abroad can be a life-altering and massively enriching experience. Getting out...