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.

Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Programs: What You Need To Know Learn all about student loan income-driven repayment programs and how they differ from income-based repayment programs. Find out what you need to be eligible for these programs and what kind of borrower they are best for (and not good for). See what alternatives you have to managing high student loan debt. The Best Checking Accounts for Military Personnel Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake The Best Checking Accounts for Military Personnel Being in the military can make managing your money a little more... 6 Smart Moves to Make If Your FICO Score Has Improved Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 6 Smart Moves to Make If Your FICO Score Has Improved Updates to FICO's credit scoring model are making it easier to build good credit,... 4 Banking Myths You Probably Think Are True. Can Free Credit Scores From Chase Credit Journey Help You Build Good Credit? Learn how you can use the free Chase credit score program (called Credit Journey) to monitor your TransUnion credit report and build good credit over time. Catch Credit Card Fraud: How Email Alerts Saved Me (Twice) Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Catch Credit Card Fraud: How Email Alerts Saved Me (Twice) Identity theft is no joke. Millions of Americans are affected by it every year... The Worst Bank Fees That Will Make You Cringe Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake The Worst Bank Fees That Will Make You Cringe Flickr | https://www.flickr.com/photos/daquellamanera/135732135 Having a bank... 4 Reasons Why You're Still Not Using Credit Card Rewards Having a pile of credit card rewards does you no good if you're not using them. Knowing how to make them work for you means they won't end up going to waste. 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...