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.

Will Moving Help Pay Off Student Loans? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Will Moving Help Pay Off Student Loans? Flickr | https://www.flickr.com/photos/ginsnob/4734980930 It's no secret how big... 5 Worst Bank Teller Mistakes of All Time Banking errors occur more often than you think and without a doubt, these five bank teller mistakes rank as some of the worst in history. 3 Things to Know If Your Prepaid Card is Stolen Having your prepaid card stolen can be disastrous. Opening an outside account can serve as a back-up account if your card is hacked. 4 Naive Mistakes Millennials Make When Paying Off Debt Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 4 Naive Mistakes Millennials Make When Paying Off Debt In my 20s I managed to rack up a variety of debt, including credit cards, student... How Much Bank Fees Are Costing You Over a Lifetime [Infographic] Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How Much Bank Fees Are Costing You Over a Lifetime [Infographic] Banks and consumers have a love/hate relationship, and fees are a constant source of... The Worst Money Advice You Will Get In Your 20s That Will Cost You Thousands If you're in your 20s, you're probably not the most experienced when it comes to money. The MyBankTracker staff looks back on the dumbest money advice we received in our 20s, in the hopes that you won't make the same costly mistakes. 2018 Tax Deductions Changes for Freelancers Learn all about the changes to tax deductions for freelancers in 2018 after President Trump and Congress passed a new tax reform bill into law. Find out which expenses are tax-deductible and which deductions are no longer available to those who work for themselves. 5 Life-Saving Money Rules for New College Graduates [Infographic] Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 5 Life-Saving Money Rules for New College Graduates [Infographic] You can learn a lot of things in college but Personal Finance 101 typically isn't one... Survey: Taylor Swift Gives Presidential Candidates a Run for Their Money Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Survey: Taylor Swift Gives Presidential Candidates a Run for Their Money Celebrities have the power to influence the different products Americans use,... Report: 28% of Americans Wouldn’t Marry Someone Who Had Debt Bringing baggage into a marriage isn’t uncommon but it can be a huge problem when it’s financial rather than emotional.