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.

Why Opening a Joint Checking Account is Risky Joint bank accounts make good financial sense for some couples, but there are certain disadvantages both parties should be aware of before opening one. What 'Fear of Missing Out' Really Means for Millennial Personal Finance Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake What 'Fear of Missing Out' Really Means for Millennial Personal Finance Flickr | https://www.flickr.com/photos/tulanesally/5628923177 Compared to previous... Survey Says: Lending Money to Family Members Is the Worst Financial Mistake Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Survey Says: Lending Money to Family Members Is the Worst Financial Mistake Making mistakes is a part of life but when it involves money, the fallout can be... 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. 4 Signs You're Financially Clueless Millennials are often scrutinized for their financial choices but they, like many Americans, often make money decisions without having all the facts they need. How Do Hackers Gets Access to Your Credit Cards? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How Do Hackers Gets Access to Your Credit Cards? I was surfing the web recently, and found myself looking through YouTube's... 9 Annoying Bank Policies That Make No Sense Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 9 Annoying Bank Policies That Make No Sense Flickr | https://www.flickr.com/photos/beglendc/333667265 Sticking your money under... When You Should Talk to a Banker vs. a Teller? When you've got an issue with your bank account, knowing whether to talk to a banker versus a teller saves time so you can avoid unnecessary headaches. 4 Alternatives to Direct Deposit Find out what other ways you can post direct deposit into a bank account, whether to qualify for a new sign-up bonus or to avoid the monthly fee on an account. Why Open CDs Before Interest Rates Fall Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Why Open CDs Before Interest Rates Fall Saving in a certificate of deposit (CD) is a popular way to grow your money. The...