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.

My Foreclosure House: How I Began Fixing Up My Home Learn how one person budgeted for home repairs with cash only aftr she bought a bank owned foreclosure. Closing On My Foreclosure Dream Home Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski Closing On My Foreclosure Dream Home Shirley Pulawski is a freelance writer for MyBankTracker who bought a house on... Finding My Dream Foreclosure House Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski Finding My Dream Foreclosure House Shirley Pulawski is a freelance writer for MyBankTracker who bought a house on... Inexpensive and Scenic Places to Retire in the U.S. MyBankTracker takes a look at places where retirement living is cheap and very pleasant. 5 Tips for Good Financial Habits to Get Out of Debt Money management tips for getting out of debt, living debt-free, and being happy about your personal finances. Drowning In Debt? 4 Crucial Questions to Ask Before Refinancing Your Home Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski Drowning In Debt? 4 Crucial Questions to Ask Before Refinancing Your Home Are credit card bills, student loan payments, car loan costs or other debt weighing... Tips to Avoid a Tax Audit by the IRS Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski Tips to Avoid a Tax Audit by the IRS Filing taxes can bring on a big headache, especially if you have a lot of forms and... Shopaholics: Mental Tips to Stop Overspending Credit card tips and strategies to learn how to save money and avoid overspending and resist impulse buys for shopaholics and overspenders. Parents: Save for Primary Education Costs, Not Just College Parents can save money to send their child to private school, religious school, and boarding schools with a Coverdell ESA plan; the child can spend tax-free How to Prepare Your Finances for a New Baby Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski How to Prepare Your Finances for a New Baby Bringing a new family member into the world is an exciting and joyful time, but it can...