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.

Why You Shouldn't Use a Mortgage Broker When Buying a Home Find out why you shouldn't use a mortgage broker to help you with the process of buying a home with a loan, after considering the pros and cons. 3 Big Mistakes that Even Experts Make with a Credit Card Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 3 Big Mistakes that Even Experts Make with a Credit Card A survey from Discover is showed that 2,000 financially responsible consumers age... What's the Difference Between a Balance Transfer and a Cash Advance? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake What's the Difference Between a Balance Transfer and a Cash Advance? Quick answer: A cash advance puts cash in your hands while a balance transfer is... Rejected for a Student Credit Card Application? 3 Alternatives to Consider Learn what you can do if you've been rejected for a student credit card for better chances of approval and other alternatives to build credit. 4 Alternatives to Direct Deposit Find out what other ways you can post direct deposit into a bank account, whether to qualify for a new sign-up bonus or to avoid the monthly fee on an account. How Do Hackers Gets Access to Your Credit Cards? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How Do Hackers Gets Access to Your Credit Cards? I was surfing the web recently, and found myself looking through YouTube's... An Uncomplicated Guide to Hacking Your Perfect Credit Score Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake An Uncomplicated Guide to Hacking Your Perfect Credit Score Your credit score is like an adult report card that shows how responsible you are... 6 Things We Wish Banks Would Do Differently No bank is perfect but making some changes to certain policies and practices could go a long way towards keeping customers happier. The Best Credit Cards for Healthcare Expenses Having a trouble paying a medical expense? One of the best healthcare credit cards could make sure you get the care without an expensive upfront bill. Best Credit Cards in New York: Get the Most Rewards on Your Spending Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Best Credit Cards in New York: Get the Most Rewards on Your Spending Looking for a new rewards card? If so, it's important to find one that's tailored...