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.

Ways to Spend Windfall Money Wisely If you have a large lump sum of cash, be smart about it. Here is how to spend windfall money to make your life easier. Which In-Store Upsells Are Not Worth It Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski Which In-Store Upsells Are Not Worth It Sure, we all know that supersizing a meal at a fast food joint is bad for our... What Moving Expenses Are Tax Deductible? Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski What Moving Expenses Are Tax Deductible? No one enjoys the process of moving, but we all have to do it at one time or... How to Lower Property Taxes and Avoid Increases How to get lower property taxes, handle a challenge to your property tax assessment, meet with your property assessor, and dispute the assessed home value. What to Do If You Didn't File Taxes on Time Find out what you should if you missed the IRS deadline for filing your tax returns. Learn about when it matters and when it doesn't -- depending on whether you are getting a tax refund or owe taxes. See the steps that you should take immediately to avoid penalties and fees. 5 Ways to Build Long-Term Savings With These Money-Saving Tips Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski 5 Ways to Build Long-Term Savings With These Money-Saving Tips Make 2019 the year to save and invest more money than you ever have. The trick... 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 It's not uncommon to run up a bit of debt over the holidays. Here are some tips to help you get over those holiday debt mistakes. 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 Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski 5 Best Ways You Can Invest $500 Wisely Smart spending is about making your purchases work for you. Sure, you could drop...