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.

Why Open CDs Before Interest Rates Fall As the Federal Reserve looks to cut rates soon, find out why savers should turn to CDs amid a shortening window to lock in high CD rates. Fundrise Review 2024: An Easier Way to Invest in Real Estate Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Fundrise Review 2024: An Easier Way to Invest in Real Estate Building an investment portfolio can include more than just stocks and bonds. You may... Business Green Rewards Card from American Express Review: No Annual Fees for Employee Cards Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Business Green Rewards Card from American Express Review: No Annual Fees for Employee Cards Business Green Rewards Card from American Express The is a business card that... Costco Anywhere Visa Credit Card by Citi Review The Costco Anywhere Visa credit card from Citi is reviewed for its rewards program on Costco purchases, gas, travel and more. Barclaycard Ring Mastercard Credit Card Review The Barclaycard Ring MasterCard credit card is reviewed for its low APR and free unlimited balance transfers. It can help reduce interest payments and debt. Discover it Chrome for Students Credit Card Review Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Discover it Chrome for Students Credit Card Review Building up a good credit score while you’re in college can work in your favor... The Best Credit Cards to Apply For With a 400-550 Credit Score Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake The Best Credit Cards to Apply For With a 400-550 Credit Score Your credit score is one of the most important parts of your financial life. This... The Top Credit Cards to Fix Your Bad Credit Scores You can improve your poor credit score with the right credit card - which may be a secured credit card. It is good for people with FICO scores of 560 to 650. 5 Financial Steps to Take as a Stay at Home Parent Being a stay at home parent is extremely rewarding, but Moms and Dads need to make sure they're prepared for the impact it can have on the family finances. How to Buy a Car With a Bad Credit Score Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How to Buy a Car With a Bad Credit Score When you need a new car but you don’t have the cash to pay up front, taking out a...