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.

Bread Financial CD Rates 2025 Review Our review of Bread Financial certificates of deposit (CDs) looks at their interest rates, available maturity terms, and early withdrawal penalties. Chase First Banking 2025 Review: Debit Card for Teens Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Chase First Banking 2025 Review: Debit Card for Teens Teen checking accounts can help kids learn the basics of money management. There are... Truist Bank CD Rates 2025 Review Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Truist Bank CD Rates 2025 Review A certificate of deposit (CD) is a time deposit account you can use to save for... Truist Invest Robo-Advisor 2025 Review Our review of the Truist Invest robo-advisory platform looks at the fees, investment options, and features that automate and simplify your investing strategy. PenFed Credit Union Money Market Certificates 2025 Review Our review of PenFed Credit Union money market certificates (the equivalent of CDs) covers their interest rates, maturity terms, and early withdrawal penalties. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card 2025 Review Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card 2025 Review Travel rewards cards can help you earn miles toward award flights, hotel stays, and... U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card 2025 Review Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card 2025 Review If your travel plans regularly include hotel stays, it pays to have a credit card... Surge Secured Mastercard 2025 Review Our review of the Surge Secured Mastercard looks at how the card program, fees, and benefits are designed to help build good credit. The Best Small Business Credit Cards of 2025 Find out which business credit cards are the best depending on their rewards programs, card benefits and fees. Capital One Spark Cash Plus Card 2025 Review Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Capital One Spark Cash Plus Card 2025 Review A business credit card can make it easier to manage cash. Some business credit cards...