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.

How to Overcome Money Problems In Your 20s Figuring out your money in your 20s is tough, especially when you're facing low wages, staggering student loan debt and an uphill battle to build credit. The Best Credit Cards Issued by Visa Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake The Best Credit Cards Issued by Visa When it comes to credit cards, there are four distinct networks that operate in... How Can You Get Cash From a Credit Card? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How Can You Get Cash From a Credit Card? An emergency fund can be a lifesaver when you need cash quickly. If you haven’t... Is There a Way to Get Your Credit Score for Free? Find out how you can check your credit scores for free because they usually come at a price. Learn the difference between different credit scores, too. Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Programs: What You Need To Know Learn all about student loan income-driven repayment programs and how they differ from income-based repayment programs. Find out what you need to be eligible for these programs and what kind of borrower they are best for (and not good for). See what alternatives you have to managing high student loan debt. The Best Checking Accounts for Military Personnel Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake The Best Checking Accounts for Military Personnel Being in the military can make managing your money a little more... 6 Smart Moves to Make If Your FICO Score Has Improved Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 6 Smart Moves to Make If Your FICO Score Has Improved Updates to FICO's credit scoring model are making it easier to build good credit,... 4 Banking Myths You Probably Think Are True. Can Free Credit Scores From Chase Credit Journey Help You Build Good Credit? Learn how you can use the free Chase credit score program (called Credit Journey) to monitor your TransUnion credit report and build good credit over time. Catch Credit Card Fraud: How Email Alerts Saved Me (Twice) Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Catch Credit Card Fraud: How Email Alerts Saved Me (Twice) Identity theft is no joke. Millions of Americans are affected by it every year...