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.

How Personal Loans Differ From Payday Loans Learn the differences between personal loans and payday loans to help you choose which one is better for you. Paying Off Student Loans vs. Investing: What To Consider Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Paying Off Student Loans vs. Investing: What To Consider Flickr | Between crippling student loan debt and slim prospects on the job front,... Retirement for Millennials: What You're Doing Right (And Wrong) Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Retirement for Millennials: What You're Doing Right (And Wrong) Retirement for millennials means something much different than it does for older... 4 Retirement Myths Millennials Can't Afford to Believe Believing certain retirement myths can seriously delay your savings and if you‘re still in your 20s, there's no time like the present to get started. 5 Costly Last-Minute Tax Mistakes to Avoid There's not much time left to file your tax return and if you're rushing to get it done, you want to be careful to avoid making these last minute tax mistakes. How to Compare IRA Accounts vs. IRA CDs Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How to Compare IRA Accounts vs. IRA CDs IRAs come in two basic flavors: traditional and Roth but you also have a third option... Should You Use Savings to Pay Off Credit Card Debt? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Should You Use Savings to Pay Off Credit Card Debt? Credit cards are a useful tool for building up your credit history but if you're not... 5 Tips on How to Save Money When You Get Your First Job Getting your first job is a big deal, especially if you're suddenly raking in the dough. Here are the best saving tips to help you make the most of it. How to Avoid ATM Transaction Fees When You Travel Abroad Heading to some exotic destination on your next vacation can be unnecessarily more expensive if you're not taking steps to avoid excessive bank fees. Easy 401(k) Hacks to Get the Most Out of Your Retirement Plan Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Easy 401(k) Hacks to Get the Most Out of Your Retirement Plan A 401(k) is one of the most powerful retirement savings tools you can have and how...