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.

When is it Time To Financially Cut Off Your Child? Every family comes from a different financial background, learn some points to consider if you are looking for guidance. Married and Merging Accounts: 5 Financial Tips for Newlyweds Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin Married and Merging Accounts: 5 Financial Tips for Newlyweds Getting married is a thrilling time in every young couple's relationship. After the... 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 5 Inexpensive Ways to add Value to Your Home Calculating the Cost of a Baby Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin Calculating the Cost of a Baby You've decided it's time to grow your family, but where do you begin? Well, we assume... 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 Did you know you could negotiate lower rent? This is just one of the many steps you should take before signing the lease and moving into your new digs. 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 Photo of Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin 4 Steps to Follow If a Debt Collection Agency Scam Is Happening to You A couple of months ago my parents got a letter from Debt Recovery Solutions, LLC,...