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.

4 Ways You're Making Banking More Difficult Than It Has to Be Banking isn't rocket science but if you're making any of these common mistakes, you're probably making it harder on yourself than you have to. When It's Better to Wait, Before Rolling Your 401(k) Over Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake When It's Better to Wait, Before Rolling Your 401(k) Over Changing jobs in your 20s is to be expected, but it can put your retirement... How to Overcome Money Problems In Your 20s Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How to Overcome Money Problems In Your 20s I have yet to hear someone say they don't miss being in their 20s. You can make... SoFi Invest Brokerage 2024 Review Our review of SoFi Invest looks at the brokerage accounts available, investment options, fees, and additional investing features. Morgan Stanley Private Bank Premium Savings 2024 Review Our review of the Morgan Stanley Private Bank Premium Savings account looks at the interest rates, fees, and other savings features. SmartyPig Savings Account 2024 Review Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake SmartyPig Savings Account 2024 Review SmartyPig is an online piggy bank that's designed to help people reach their... RBMAX Max Interest Savings Account 2024 Review Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake RBMAX Max Interest Savings Account 2024 Review RBMAX, a division of Republic Bank & Trust Company, offers a high-yield... Wells Fargo Platinum Savings Account 2024 Review Our review of the Wells Fargo Platinum Savings account looks at interest rates, fees, and premium features for customers with large balances. nbkc bank Everything Account 2024 Review We review the nbkc bank Everything Account as an online checking option with low fees, interest, ATM refunds, and more. HSBC Premier Checking Account 2024 Review Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake HSBC Premier Checking Account 2024 Review HSBC Premier Checking is a premium bank account that offers global access and...