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.

Closing On My Foreclosure Dream Home The closing process on a foreclosure home is different than closing on a traditional home sale where mortgages are involved. Finding My Dream Foreclosure House Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski Finding My Dream Foreclosure House Shirley Pulawski is a freelance writer for MyBankTracker who bought a house on... Inexpensive and Scenic Places to Retire in the U.S. Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski Inexpensive and Scenic Places to Retire in the U.S. When it's retirement time, many people choose to live in their home towns, or the... 5 Tips for Good Financial Habits to Get Out of Debt Money management tips for getting out of debt, living debt-free, and being happy about your personal finances. Drowning In Debt? 4 Crucial Questions to Ask Before Refinancing Your Home To get out of debt, should you refinance your home to pay credit cards, student loans, car loans and other bills? When is it a good idea to refinance? Tips to Avoid a Tax Audit by the IRS Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski Tips to Avoid a Tax Audit by the IRS Filing taxes can bring on a big headache, especially if you have a lot of forms and... Shopaholics: Mental Tips to Stop Overspending Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski Shopaholics: Mental Tips to Stop Overspending Some people dread shopping and spending money, but some of us really enjoy shopping...... Parents: Save for Primary Education Costs, Not Just College Parents can save money to send their child to private school, religious school, and boarding schools with a Coverdell ESA plan; the child can spend tax-free How to Prepare Your Finances for a New Baby how to budget and plan personal and family finances for a new baby. Learn how to save money and prepare for a new baby's future, college, and life. Is Renting in Retirement Ever a Good Idea? Photo of Shirley Pulawski Shirley Pulawski Is Renting in Retirement Ever a Good Idea? Most people imagine living comfortably during their retirement in a mortgage-free home...