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.

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. Ally Invest Managed Portfolios 2025 Review: No Advisory Fees Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Ally Invest Managed Portfolios 2025 Review: No Advisory Fees Robo-advisor platforms make investing automatic and more or less hassle-free.... Afterpay 2025 Review: Should You Shop With Interest-Free Payments? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Afterpay 2025 Review: Should You Shop With Interest-Free Payments? A credit card allows you to buy things now, pay them off later and potentially... Bask Bank Interest Savings Account 2025 Review Our review of the Bask Bank Interest Savings Account looks at the interest rates, fees and features that may help you grow your savings faster. Chime Savings Account 2025 Review Our review of the Chime Savings Account looks at the account's fees, interest rates, and popular automated savings program linked to the Chime Checking account. Liberty Savings Bank High Yield Savings Account 2025 Review Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Liberty Savings Bank High Yield Savings Account 2025 Review Saving money can help you reach your financial goals. The biggest to consider is... Lili Account 2025 Review: Simplified Banking for Freelancers Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Lili Account 2025 Review: Simplified Banking for Freelancers Freelancing can offer flexibility and freedom for people who want to be their own... Patriot Bank Money Market Deposit Account 2025 Review Our review of the Patriot Bank Money Market Deposit Account looks at the account requirements (and pertinent fees) for that highly competitive interest rate. PenFed Credit Union Savings Account 2025 Review Find out whether the PenFed Credit Union Savings Account is worth your money after our experts break down the details of the account. Compare the account's fees and ATM access to the best savings accounts from the top online banks. Learn about the membership eligibility requirements for joining. Why Banks Make It So Hard to Get Those New Account Bonuses Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Why Banks Make It So Hard to Get Those New Account Bonuses The other day I was scouting out new bank account promotions and I came across a...