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.

10 Most Common Money Mistakes Financially Illiterate People Make When you don't know a lot about personal finance it's easy to make common money mistakes but they could be costing you big if you're not paying attention. Still Using a Savings Account at a Big Bank? 4 Better Accounts for Your Money Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Still Using a Savings Account at a Big Bank? 4 Better Accounts for Your Money We all know saving money is important, but knowing where to put certain savings... How to Save an Extra $5,400 a Year for Your Emergency Fund Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How to Save an Extra $5,400 a Year for Your Emergency Fund Image via Flickr Story highlights: Concrete tips to squeeze out extra money you... Financial Planning Advice For Your 20s Many 20-somethings are making bad choices with their money -- not spending time making smart decisions -- actions that can affect them well into the future. Countabout Finance App 2024 Review Could you manage your money better with Countabout instead of Mint or Quicken? Read our review of the finance app to see if it could be the key to your budget. Are Savings Accounts Taxed by IRS? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Are Savings Accounts Taxed by IRS? It’s tax season, which means you may be scrambling to get your return filed. As... Capital One 360 Money Market Account 2024 Review Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Capital One 360 Money Market Account 2024 Review Learn how the Capital One 360 Money Market Account is different from your typical savings account and how it can help you reach your financial goals. Regions Bank LifeGreen Savings Account 2024 Review Find out whether the Regions LifeGreen Savings Account has the interest rates, fees, and benefits to compete with the best savings accounts from online banks. Dollar Savings Direct High Interest Savings Account 2024 Review Find out whether the interest rate and fees of the Dollar Savings Direct Savings Account is best in comparison to other online savings accounts. Legacy Credit Union Savings Account 2024 Review Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Legacy Credit Union Savings Account 2024 Review Learn about the details of the share savings account that is offered by Legacy Credit Union, based in Central Alabama. Compare its fees and interest rates with the those of the top savings accounts from online banks to see which one is better for your savings goals.