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.

The Best Ways to Pay for a Wedding With a Personal Loan or Credit Card If you don‘t have thousands of dollars tucked away in a wedding savings account, you may be looking into financing as a way to pay for your big day. Learn the pros and cons to of paying for a wedding using a personal loan or credit card. Why Opening a Joint Checking Account is Risky Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Why Opening a Joint Checking Account is Risky Opening a joint bank account can streamline your financial life if you're married,... What 'Fear of Missing Out' Really Means for Millennial Personal Finance Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake What 'Fear of Missing Out' Really Means for Millennial Personal Finance Flickr | https://www.flickr.com/photos/tulanesally/5628923177 Compared to previous... Survey Says: Lending Money to Family Members Is the Worst Financial Mistake Making mistakes is a part of life but when it involves money, the fallout can be costly especially when it comes to family. Why Banks Make It So Hard to Get Those New Account Bonuses Scoring some free cash from your bank sounds like a good deal but meeting the requirements to get a new account bonus may be easier said than done. 4 Signs You're Financially Clueless Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 4 Signs You're Financially Clueless Flickr |... 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... 9 Annoying Bank Policies That Make No Sense Dealing with an annoying bank policy can really get on your nerves and we've got the rundown on which ones create the most hassle for customers. When You Should Talk to a Banker vs. a Teller? When you've got an issue with your bank account, knowing whether to talk to a banker versus a teller saves time so you can avoid unnecessary headaches. 4 Alternatives to Direct Deposit Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 4 Alternatives to Direct Deposit Direct deposit is the quickest way that an employer can pay you because the money...