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.

What Are the Indicators of a Good Economy? What are indicators of a good economy? MyBankTracker lays out and explains the key signs that predict a strengthening economy. The Best Ways to Fix Your Holiday Debt Mistakes Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski The Best Ways to Fix Your Holiday Debt Mistakes Are you feeling the sting of a holiday financial hangover? If you overspent on... Denied a Checking Account? Here's What to Do Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski Denied a Checking Account? Here's What to Do A checking account can be at the center of a person's financial life and provide... 5 Best Ways You Can Invest $500 Wisely Have a little extra money laying around? Learn the smart ways to spend and invest. Here's what to do with $500. 8 Essential Tips to Secure Assets of Aging Parents Tips and advice on how to deal with estate planning for aging parents and how to meet the financial needs and legalities of this delicate situation. How to Calculate Your True Net Worth Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski How to Calculate Your True Net Worth Net worth is one of those financial terms that gets thrown around a lot in the... Do You Have to Report Income Earned From a Hobby? Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski Do You Have to Report Income Earned From a Hobby? Making extra money by putting skills and talents to use on the side has become a... When Married Couples Should File Taxes Separately Is it ever a good idea for married couples to file separately instead of filing jointly on their taxes? How to Study Abroad Without Breaking the Bank Money and finance tips to save money and have a great experience traveling or studying abroad, Best advice for study abroad students. Should You Save for Retirement or for Your Kids' College? Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski Should You Save for Retirement or for Your Kids' College? Saving money is important, whether it's for retirement, college, emergencies, or...