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 to Save Money With the Right Bank Accounts Saving money is no easy, but it's possible to hang on to more of your cash by using the right banking tools. 4 Ways You're Making Banking More Difficult Than It Has to Be Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 4 Ways You're Making Banking More Difficult Than It Has to Be A lot of consumers are guilty of choosing a certain bank or account because of... When It's Better to Wait, Before Rolling Your 401(k) Over Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake When It's Better to Wait, Before Rolling Your 401(k) Over Changing jobs in your 20s is to be expected, but it can put your retirement... How to Overcome Money Problems In Your 20s Figuring out your money in your 20s is tough, especially when you're facing low wages, staggering student loan debt and an uphill battle to build credit. The Best Credit Cards Issued by Visa See the best Visa credit cards that you can choose from, whether you looking for great rewards or travel perks. How Can You Get Cash From a Credit Card? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How Can You Get Cash From a Credit Card? An emergency fund can be a lifesaver when you need cash quickly. If you haven’t... Is There a Way to Get Your Credit Score for Free? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Is There a Way to Get Your Credit Score for Free? Your financial health can be measured in lots of ways. Having money in the bank... Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Programs: What You Need To Know Learn all about student loan income-driven repayment programs and how they differ from income-based repayment programs. Find out what you need to be eligible for these programs and what kind of borrower they are best for (and not good for). See what alternatives you have to managing high student loan debt. The Best Checking Accounts for Military Personnel Find out which free checking accounts are best for people in the military considering the many benefits offered to active-duty servicemembers. 6 Smart Moves to Make If Your FICO Score Has Improved Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 6 Smart Moves to Make If Your FICO Score Has Improved Updates to FICO's credit scoring model are making it easier to build good credit,...