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.

Apple Card Review 2024: Should You Apply? Find out all about the Apple Card as we review the rewards program, interest rates, and security features compared to other rewards credit cards. Why a Health Savings Account Is Important for 20-Somethings Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Why a Health Savings Account Is Important for 20-Somethings Flickr |... 5 Steps You Must Take to Start Saving for Retirement In Your 30s Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 5 Steps You Must Take to Start Saving for Retirement In Your 30s The earlier you begin saving for retirement, the better, but if the big 3-0 has... How Personal Loans Differ From Payday Loans Learn the differences between personal loans and payday loans to help you choose which one is better for you. Paying Off Student Loans vs. Investing: What To Consider Deciding whether to pay off student loans vs. investing isn‘t an easy choice but with some careful planning, freshly minted college grads can do both. Retirement for Millennials: What You're Doing Right (And Wrong) Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Retirement for Millennials: What You're Doing Right (And Wrong) Retirement for millennials means something much different than it does for older... 4 Retirement Myths Millennials Can't Afford to Believe Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 4 Retirement Myths Millennials Can't Afford to Believe Image via Flickr Between student loan debt and a tough job market, millennials face... 5 Costly Last-Minute Tax Mistakes to Avoid There's not much time left to file your tax return and if you're rushing to get it done, you want to be careful to avoid making these last minute tax mistakes. How to Compare IRA Accounts vs. IRA CDs When planning for your retirement it's important to compare IRA accounts. Check out our breakdown if traditional IRA accounts vs. IRA CDs. Should You Use Savings to Pay Off Credit Card Debt? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Should You Use Savings to Pay Off Credit Card Debt? Credit cards are a useful tool for building up your credit history but if you're not...