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.

Paying Off Student Loans vs. Investing: What To Consider Deciding whether to pay off student loans vs. investing isn‘t an easy choice but with some careful planning, freshly minted college grads can do both. Retirement for Millennials: What You're Doing Right (And Wrong) Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Retirement for Millennials: What You're Doing Right (And Wrong) Retirement for millennials means something much different than it does for older... 4 Retirement Myths Millennials Can't Afford to Believe Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 4 Retirement Myths Millennials Can't Afford to Believe Image via Flickr Between student loan debt and a tough job market, millennials face... 5 Costly Last-Minute Tax Mistakes to Avoid There's not much time left to file your tax return and if you're rushing to get it done, you want to be careful to avoid making these last minute tax mistakes. How to Compare IRA Accounts vs. IRA CDs When planning for your retirement it's important to compare IRA accounts. Check out our breakdown if traditional IRA accounts vs. IRA CDs. Should You Use Savings to Pay Off Credit Card Debt? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Should You Use Savings to Pay Off Credit Card Debt? Credit cards are a useful tool for building up your credit history but if you're not... 5 Tips on How to Save Money When You Get Your First Job Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 5 Tips on How to Save Money When You Get Your First Job Transitioning from college to the working world is a big step and landing your first... How to Avoid ATM Transaction Fees When You Travel Abroad Heading to some exotic destination on your next vacation can be unnecessarily more expensive if you're not taking steps to avoid excessive bank fees. Easy 401(k) Hacks to Get the Most Out of Your Retirement Plan If you’ve been stashing money in your 401(k) but you’re ready to see a bigger payoff, there are a few simple tricks for getting more out of your account. How to Save Money With the Right Bank Accounts Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How to Save Money With the Right Bank Accounts You want to save more money, right? Who doesn't? When people think of saving...