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.

Deposit Your Tax Refund at Any of These Top Online Banks Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Deposit Your Tax Refund at Any of These Top Online Banks If you're looking for a place to park your tax refund, you may be able to earn a... Compare Chase Checking Account to Ally Online Bank Learn how two Chase Checking accounts compare to Ally bank checking. Compare the features, fees, and accessibility. Best Credit Cards for Free Airport Lounge Access Find out which credit cards are the best for free access to airport lounges. Learn about ways to get guests and companions into the lounges as well. Compare the fees for single-day pass and annual memberships to the popular airport lounges and lounge networks. Learn how to choose the right travel credit card. Amex EveryDay Preferred Credit Card Review Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Amex EveryDay Preferred Credit Card Review Amex EveryDay Preferred Credit Card Trips to the supermarket and gas station can... 5 Money Management Tips for Living With Roommates Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 5 Money Management Tips for Living With Roommates Millennials are proving themselves to be game-changers from a financial... 5 Banking Mistakes Recent Grads Shouldn't Be Making Many recent grads find themselves making dumb money moves because of simple inexperience. Here are some banking tips to help avoid the common pitfalls. Mint vs. Quicken: Which One Should You Use? Learn the differences between Mint and Quicken to find the better financial tool for managing money. How to Find Your First Freelance Work and Manage Money Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How to Find Your First Freelance Work and Manage Money Going from a 9 to 5 gig to a full-time freelance career usually isn't something... Mint: Everything You Need To Know - Security, Tips, and Tricks Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Mint: Everything You Need To Know - Security, Tips, and Tricks If you need an easy-to-use tool for tracking your spending and keeping tabs on... 5 Common Tax Filing Myths Debunked Buying into these most common tax filing myths can cost you an armload of cash but MyBankTracker has separated fact from fiction so you don't end up in the red.