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.

Is Renting in Retirement Ever a Good Idea? Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski Is Renting in Retirement Ever a Good Idea? Most people imagine living comfortably during their retirement in a mortgage-free home... Navigating Insurance as a Condo Owner Learn about the types of condo insurance and how to save money buying condominium insurance and what kind of condo insurance coverage to buy. The Top U.S. Luxury Home Markets and Most Expensive ZIP Codes High ranking luxury home markets across the U.S. attract celebrities and the wealthy. See where multi-million dolar luxury home sales are highest. How to Rent an Apartment With Bad Credit Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski How to Rent an Apartment With Bad Credit Having a bad credit score can make it difficult to do a lot of things, like obtain a... How to Accept Credit Cards for Your Small Business Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski How to Accept Credit Cards for Your Small Business If you’re getting ready to start a small business, or already have one up and running... 7 Best Ways to Resolve a Bank Dispute Learn how to successfully navigate a problem with your bank using smart negotiation strategies. We've outlined a few to help reach bank dispute resolution. How I Bought My First House on Foreclosure: Part One How one person bought a foreclosure and made money selling it at a profit; how she found the fixer-upper foreclosure and made home improvements on a budget. Can You Pay Your Taxes With A Credit Card to Earn Rewards? Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski Can You Pay Your Taxes With A Credit Card to Earn Rewards? So the worst has happened after calculating your tax return: you owe money in... When to Ask for a Credit Limit Increase? Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski When to Ask for a Credit Limit Increase? Flickr |... How to Maximize Your Credit Card Rewards Without Overspending How to get the most out of rewards credit cards and earn more points without spending more money.