Articles by Marina Shifrin

Marina is a staff writer for MyBankTracker.com. She is an expert in college finances, consumer spending and banking. Education: B.A. in Journalism from University of Missouri-Columbia.

7 Things You Should Cut Out Of Your Budget What Does Your Bank Need To Make You Feel Valued? Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin What Does Your Bank Need To Make You Feel Valued? On Wednesday, TD Bank released a study showing that nearly two-thirds of consumers... How to Protect Yourself From Email Phishing Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin How to Protect Yourself From Email Phishing In light of the recent email marketing firm Epsilon breach, the MyBankTracker team... Temporary Account Number: Your Solution to Safer Shopping Learn how you can use temporary account numbers instead of your actual credit card numbers for safe online shopping. They help prevent fraud and identity theft. Cutting College Costs in 4 Steps Protect Yourself Against Medical Identity Theft Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin Protect Yourself Against Medical Identity Theft Health care bills can be very taxing on any budget: In fact, illness is one of the top... Tips on Caring for Your Elderly Parents Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin Tips on Caring for Your Elderly Parents Age creeps up on you fast, and it seems to creep up on your parents faster. With... 5 Tips For Preparing a Will How to Find Cheap College Textbooks When is it Time To Financially Cut Off Your Child? Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin When is it Time To Financially Cut Off Your Child? Figuring out the right time to tell your child, "You're on your own," can be a...