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.

Discover® Bank IRA CD Rates 2024 Review Find out whether the IRA CDs from Discover Bank are worth considering for your long-term retirement savings. Learn about the interest rates, early withdrawal penalties, IRA types, a minimum opening deposits. Compare IRA CDs offered by other banks. See how you should go about picking the best IRA CD for you. Amex EveryDay Preferred Credit Card Review Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Amex EveryDay Preferred Credit Card Review Amex EveryDay Preferred Credit Card Trips to the supermarket and gas station can... Amex EveryDay Credit Card from American Express 2024 Review Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Amex EveryDay Credit Card from American Express 2024 Review Amex EveryDay Credit Card If you’re tired of blowing your grocery budget each... Hilton Honors Card from American Express 2024 Review: Hotel Rewards on Everyday Spending Our review of the Hilton Honors Card from American Express looks at the rewards program, increased loyalty status, and fees for the potential of free nights. Current Account 2024 Review Our review of the Current Account looks at its rewards program, fees, and other convenient features--all in a checking account. American Express Rewards Checking Account 2024 Review Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake American Express Rewards Checking Account 2024 Review From one of the most trusted card issuers, the American Express Rewards Checking... LendingClub Rewards Checking Account 2024 Review Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake LendingClub Rewards Checking Account 2024 Review LendingClub was best known as a loan marketplace but has since expanded its... Western Alliance Bank Savings Account 2024 Review Our review of the Western Alliance Bank Savings Account looks at the debit card rewards program, account fees, and ways to access the account. SoFi Personal Loans 2024 Review Learn more about personal loans from SoFi and how they use more than your credit score for approval. Compare to other online lenders for the best rates. Happy Money The Payoff Loan 2024 Review - Should You Apply? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Happy Money The Payoff Loan 2024 Review - Should You Apply? Learn about the specific details of a personal loan from Payoff, a lender that focuses on borrowers who want to consolidate credit card debt. Compare the interest rates, fees, borrowing limits, and borrowing periods of personal loans offers by other lenders. Find out way to improve your credit for easier approval.