Articles by Rebecca Lake
What New Grads Need to Know About Filing Taxes for the First Time
From getting your documents in order to making sure you get the right credits, there are some key things to know about how to file taxes for the first time.
Rebecca Lake
4 Options to Consider When You Can't Pay Your Tax Bill
Tax day is finally here and the clock is ticking to get your return in. You've got...
How to Get the Saver's Credit (Tax Credit) When You Save for Retirement
For many people, taxes are not too complex.
Unless you buy a house or you...
What to Know About the Discover Free FICO Score Program
Find out whether you should use the free FICO score program from Discover. Learn how it works, who can use it, and what it costs.
Rebecca Lake
Pay Off Your Student Loans or Open an IRA: What Should You Do?
Find out whether it makes more financial sense to pay off your student loan debt or to open an IRA to start saving for retirement. Compare the benefits and drawbacks of each step to see how it can impact you and your money. Learn how to approach a balanced plan to pay of college debt and save for the long term.
Rebecca Lake
6 Extreme Ways to Get Out of Debt for Good
When you've got a big black cloud of bills hanging over you, it takes a toll on...
How to Invest $100 a Month Wisely
Investing is one of those things that a lot of people say they want to do but they...
The True Cost of Lying On Your Mortgage Application (Even the 'White Lies')
Telling a few white lies on your mortgage application may seem harmless enough but it comes with some expensive consequences if you're found out.
Rebecca Lake
Mortgage Closing Costs and Fees Explained
Home buyers are by and large in the dark when it comes to closing costs but understanding how they work makes it easier to save on mortgage fees.
Rebecca Lake
How to Pay For Study Abroad and Avoid Debt
Studying abroad can be a life changer but it's not one that comes...