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.

Can You Pay Your Taxes With A Credit Card to Earn Rewards? Tax season has commenced and Uncle Sam is awaiting his returns. Learn about if you’re able to pay taxes with a credit card and things to keep in mind when doing so. 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 Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski How to Maximize Your Credit Card Rewards Without Overspending Collecting points, bonuses, and other rewards by using a rewards credit card can... How the Wealthy Use Credit Cards Ever wonder how or why rich people use credit cards. MyBankTracker breaks down the reasons why the wealthy still pay with plastic. What to Do if Your Credit Score is Not Good Enough for a Mortgage How to buy a home with a bad credit rating poor credit score or fair credit but too low to get a mortgage on a home. Steps to buy a house with bad credit What Average Credit Scores Needed for Your Loans? Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski What Average Credit Scores Needed for Your Loans? Hopefully, you know your credit score and you've already checked your credit... 8 Ways to Use Your Tax Refund Wisely Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski 8 Ways to Use Your Tax Refund Wisely Tax time is right around the corner, and anyone anticipating a refund has probably... 7 Money Mistakes You Can't Make in Your 30s Learn to take a longer-term view at your finances and lifestyle. Filing Taxes: Why You Should Start Now Why you should start working on filing taxes now and not later. How to get started working on your taxes. How to learn about tax deductions How to Select a Financial Advisor for Retirement or Investments Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski How to Select a Financial Advisor for Retirement or Investments Selecting a financial advisor is a critical step to managing money, whether it's...