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.

When is Debt Settlement Worth It? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake When is Debt Settlement Worth It? As a college student with essentially no knowledge of personal finance, I didn't... 4 Freelancing Tips Every Millennial Needs to Know Millennial workers are turning to self-employment in staggering numbers so we've got four freelancing tips to help you start off on the right food. YNAB vs. Mint: Which Is the Better Budgeting Tool? Not all budgeting software is created equally and if you're trying decide between YNAB vs. Mint, we've got the lowdown on how the two compare. 5 Ways to Automate Finances Before a Holiday Vacation Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 5 Ways to Automate Finances Before a Holiday Vacation If you're headed out of town for Thanksgiving or looking forward to a December... Holiday Finance Tips for Shoppers Who Plan on Using Credit Cards Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Holiday Finance Tips for Shoppers Who Plan on Using Credit Cards Getting caught up in the holiday shopping frenzy can mean bad news for your budget if... Why Every 20-Something Needs This Investment Management Tool There are lots of investment management tools out but Personal Capital offers some advantages for millennials and first-time investors. 4 Bad Spending Habits to Avoid in Your 20s What you do with your money in your 20s can have a big impact on your retirement and millennials need to know which bad spending habits to avoid. 5 Best Money Apps for Tracking and Managing Your Money Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 5 Best Money Apps for Tracking and Managing Your Money In the digital age, you can do just about anything right from your smartphone,... Does Paying Off Old Debt Always Make Sense? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Does Paying Off Old Debt Always Make Sense? Part of building good credit means staying on top of your obligations but if you lose... Income-Based Student Loan Repayment May Leave You Deeper In Debt Digging your way out of college debt can seem impossible, but choosing an income-based student loan repayment plan isn't always the best option.