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.

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... The Worst Bank Fees That Will Make You Cringe Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake The Worst Bank Fees That Will Make You Cringe Flickr | https://www.flickr.com/photos/daquellamanera/135732135 Having a bank... 4 Reasons Why You're Still Not Using Credit Card Rewards Having a pile of credit card rewards does you no good if you're not using them. Knowing how to make them work for you means they won't end up going to waste. Why You Shouldn't Use a Mortgage Broker When Buying a Home Find out why you shouldn't use a mortgage broker to help you with the process of buying a home with a loan, after considering the pros and cons. 3 Big Mistakes that Even Experts Make with a Credit Card Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 3 Big Mistakes that Even Experts Make with a Credit Card A survey from Discover is showed that 2,000 financially responsible consumers age... What's the Difference Between a Balance Transfer and a Cash Advance? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake What's the Difference Between a Balance Transfer and a Cash Advance? Quick answer: A cash advance puts cash in your hands while a balance transfer is... Rejected for a Student Credit Card Application? 3 Alternatives to Consider Learn what you can do if you've been rejected for a student credit card for better chances of approval and other alternatives to build credit. An Uncomplicated Guide to Hacking Your Perfect Credit Score Hacking your way to good credit doesn‘t need to be a mystery. Here‘s the ultimate guide to credit score hacks that can help you increase your credit quickly. 6 Things We Wish Banks Would Do Differently Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 6 Things We Wish Banks Would Do Differently Everybody has a pet peeve or two when it comes to their bank and there are certain...