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.

Why Isn't the Discover Card Accepted Everywhere? Find out why Discover Card acceptance isn't as widespread at as many stores and other merchants as Visa or MasterCard. 6 Critical Steps to Take Before Searching for a Mortgage Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski 6 Critical Steps to Take Before Searching for a Mortgage The real estate market is up in many areas, while interest rates remain... 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... 4 Necessary Considerations Before Buying a Vacation Property When Foreclosing Your Home Is an Option Read our take on some alternatives to bankruptcy. How to Use Home Equity Loan to Buy a Second Home Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski How to Use Home Equity Loan to Buy a Second Home Buying a second home can open up many possibilities for families, including access... What Are the Benefits of 20 Percent Down Payment on a Home Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski What Are the Benefits of 20 Percent Down Payment on a Home Lessons from housing crises show that it's easy for a gorgeous new home purchase... How Student Loan Debt Can Affect a Mortgage Application Student loan debts might be affecting the ability for some people to get approved for a mortgage application. Lower student loan payments to buy a house. When to Consider an Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) When an adjustable rate mortgage is a good idea; learn about adjustable rate mortgage terms. What is an adjustable rate mortgage ARM and is it right for me? 8 Ways to Use Your Tax Refund Wisely Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski 8 Ways to Use Your Tax Refund Wisely Flickr | https://www.flickr.com/photos/tsmall/3673567823/ Tax time is right around...