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.

Married and Merging Accounts: 5 Financial Tips for Newlyweds Getting married is stressful enough, imagine how exhausting merging finances can be. It doesn't have to be if you use these financial tips for newlyweds. Top 5 Lowest Paying College Degrees Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin Top 5 Lowest Paying College Degrees If you ask any college graduate why they chose higher education, you will almost... 8 Costs to Cut When Sending Your Child to College Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin 8 Costs to Cut When Sending Your Child to College No matter if your child attends a public university or a private university, we all... 5 Inexpensive Ways to add Value to Your Home Calculating the Cost of a Baby Top 5 Money-Wasting Activities Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin Top 5 Money-Wasting Activities Many Americans are feeling growing pressure to tighten their budgets and start saving.... 5 Missed Opportunities on Getting the Best Price on Rent Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin 5 Missed Opportunities on Getting the Best Price on Rent Finding your dream apartment is about half the battle in the rental... 10 Tips for Moving to New York on a Budget Moving to New York can be daunting, and not just emotionally but financially too! Here are some simple tips to keep the big city from breaking your wallet. 4 Steps to Follow If a Debt Collection Agency Scam Is Happening to You Debt collectors are scary people, and they know it. Avoid becoming a victim and learn about this debt collection agency scam from my first-hand experience. How I Recovered $2,000 My Lost Tax Refund Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin How I Recovered $2,000 My Lost Tax Refund A few weeks ago I realized I had over $2,000 missing from my bank account. It...