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.

What You Can and Cannot Do With the Venmo Debit Card Learn all the detail about the Venmo debit card, including how much it costs, daily limits, ATM access, and other features. Are Rewards Savings Accounts Better Than High Yield Savings Accounts? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Are Rewards Savings Accounts Better Than High Yield Savings Accounts? Opening a savings account can put you on the path to reaching your financial... How Much to Save Up for a Disney Vacation Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How Much to Save Up for a Disney Vacation Heading to Disney might be your idea of a dream vacation but there's a lot of... How Much You Should Save Up to Pay for Graduate School Tuition Find out how much you have to save if you want to pay for graduate school tuition, board, and other living expenses without taking on more student loan debt. Worried About Your Finances? 7 Smart Money Moves to Make Now Put your financial stress to rest by making these money moves that will establish a secure financial footing and the foundation for future growth. 7 Key Steps to Strengthen Your Family's Financial Future Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 7 Key Steps to Strengthen Your Family's Financial Future Starting a family can bring some major changes to your financial plan. For... How to Maximize that $800 in Your Bank Account Right Now Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How to Maximize that $800 in Your Bank Account Right Now Got an extra $800 in your bank account? You might have some cash to spare from... Are Banks Open on Juneteenth? Find out if your bank is open on Juneteenth, a relatively new federal holiday that could mean financial institutions and their services are unavailable. How to Boost Investments With the Fidelity Rewards Credit Card Using the Fidelity Rewards cash back credit card can generate more funds for you to invest in a Fidelity brokerage account. How to Save More With the Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature Card Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How to Save More With the Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature Card Spending the money and saving money are two very different things - but with the right...