Articles by Rebecca Lake

Rebecca is a writer for MyBankTracker.com. She is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance (CEPF) and an expert in consumer banking products, saving and money psychology. She has contributed to numerous online outlets, including U.S. News & World Report, and more. Education: B.A. in Political Science and Government from University of South Carolina; MS. in Criminal Justice and Corrections from Charles Southern University.

Guide to the Chase 5/24 Credit Card Rule Learn about the 5/24 rule that Chase uses for approving and denying applications for a credit card based on your past history of card approvals. How to Check a Credit Score Without a Social Security Number Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How to Check a Credit Score Without a Social Security Number Your personal credit profile is a detailed snapshot of your financial history. The... Betterment Robo-Advisor 2024 Review Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Betterment Robo-Advisor 2024 Review Robo-advisors are changing how people invest, making building a portfolio online... Zynlo Bank Tomorrow Savings Account 2024 Review Our review of the Zynlo Bank Tomorrow Savings account looks at the account fees, interest rates, and interesting features that help you grow your savings. How to Get a Great Mortgage Rate With 650-699 Fair Credit Score Learn how you can still buy a home when you've only got fair credit, which doesn't typically allow borrowers to get approved for a great mortgage rate. How to Buy Google Stock: Invest in Shares of the Tech Giant Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How to Buy Google Stock: Invest in Shares of the Tech Giant Google is one of the most well-known tech brands on the market. If you use... Best Online Brokers for Free Stock Trades in 2024 Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Best Online Brokers for Free Stock Trades in 2024 Trading stocks online is a convenient way to build an investment portfolio. But... Why Banks Make It So Hard to Get Those New Account Bonuses Scoring some free cash from your bank sounds like a good deal but meeting the requirements to get a new account bonus may be easier said than done. How Many Overdraft Fees Can Your Bank Charge You In One Day? Overdraft fees equal big money for banks and if you get hit with more than one in a day, it can put your account even deeper in the red. 3 Myths of a 650 Credit Score, Busted Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 3 Myths of a 650 Credit Score, Busted MyBankTracker previously covered what it means to have a credit score in the 600...