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.

What is a Renter’s Credit Score? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake What is a Renter’s Credit Score? If you’re planning to rent an apartment, one thing you need to prepare yourself... Bank Account Closed? 7 Steps You Must Take Next Learn the next steps that you could take if your bank account was closed unexpectedly and involuntarily--especially how to protect your finances. When to Use a Debit Card Cash Advance Learn when is the best time to use debit card cash advances when you've hit your ATM cash withdrawal limit. What Happens if Your Bank Rejected Tax Refund? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake What Happens if Your Bank Rejected Tax Refund? Direct deposit is the fastest way to get your tax refund but it can turn into a... How to Cope With Your Future Spouse's Overwhelming Student Loan Debt Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How to Cope With Your Future Spouse's Overwhelming Student Loan Debt One of the toughest transitions that many couples face after tying the knot is... Top 5 Money-Saving Tax Breaks for Grads If you recently earned your college degree, it pays to see whether you qualify for any of these five great tax breaks for grads. How You Can Benefit from the Repayment Options for Your Student Loans Wells Fargo and Discover are offering student loan options designed to help struggling private loan borrowers who are having trouble making payments. How Can Student Loans Be Forgiven by the Government Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How Can Student Loans Be Forgiven by the Government When you've racked up five or even six figures in loans and you're not earning a... 4 Ways Student Loan Debt Can Tank Your Credit Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 4 Ways Student Loan Debt Can Tank Your Credit Student loan debt has become a fact of life for many grads, hovering right around... Top 4 Finance Apps for Roommates Who Share Expenses Sharing a space with someone usually means sharing expenses. Using these five finance apps for roommates can make dividing up your costs that much easier.