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 Happens If You Don't Pay Student Loans? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake What Happens If You Don't Pay Student Loans? Student loan debt has reached an all-time high and grads are facing an uphill... The Best Approaches for Merging Marriage and Debt For many couples, navigating marriage and debt can be tough, but putting up a united front can help you iron out any major financial wrinkles. 5 Money Problems 20-Somethings Have Difficulty Accepting When you're in your twenties, it's easy to let money problems slide to the back-burner but doing so can cost you big down the road. Best Credit Cards in Texas: Get the Most Rewards & Perks on Spending Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Best Credit Cards in Texas: Get the Most Rewards & Perks on Spending The best credit cards are the ones that align with your spending style and needs.... How to Avoid a Minimum Balance Checking Account Fee Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How to Avoid a Minimum Balance Checking Account Fee Free checking is becoming a thing of the past and trying to get around the... Credit Card Balance Transfers: How They Work Find out how balance transfers work to move debt to a credit card, which is a popular strategy to refinance or consolidate debt at lower interest rates. Millennial Generation Banking Habits Aren't What's Wrong With Banks Millennials come under fire for the banking industry's decline but banks need to take a closer look at what they're doing wrong before pointing the finger. Bank Teller Fees: How Much It Costs to Talk to a Live Person Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Bank Teller Fees: How Much It Costs to Talk to a Live Person Waiting in line at the teller window can certainly be a drain on your time and at... Bank Tellers Reveal the 10 Naughtiest Customer Habits Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Bank Tellers Reveal the 10 Naughtiest Customer Habits If you've never worked in a bank, you may not realize how tough tellers sometimes have... Addicted to Your Smartphone? Stop Making These Dangerous Mobile Banking Mistakes Mobile banking is growing in popularity and if you use your smartphone to access your accounts you could be making some potentially costly mistakes.