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.

The Best Credit Cards for Millennials Every generation has different financial needs. For young adults looking to build credit and earn travel rewards, these are the best credit cards to use. What New Grads Need to Know About Filing Taxes for the First Time Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake What New Grads Need to Know About Filing Taxes for the First Time Flickr |... 4 Options to Consider When You Can't Pay Your Tax Bill Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 4 Options to Consider When You Can't Pay Your Tax Bill Tax day is finally here and the clock is ticking to get your return in. You've got... How to Get the Saver's Credit (Tax Credit) When You Save for Retirement Putting away money for retirement in your 20s should be a top priority and you can benefit even more by taking advantage of the tax saver's credit. What to Know About the Discover Free FICO Score Program Find out whether you should use the free FICO score program from Discover. Learn how it works, who can use it, and what it costs. Pay Off Your Student Loans or Open an IRA: What Should You Do? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Pay Off Your Student Loans or Open an IRA: What Should You Do? Paying off student loans and saving money in an individual retirement account... 6 Extreme Ways to Get Out of Debt for Good Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 6 Extreme Ways to Get Out of Debt for Good When you've got a big black cloud of bills hanging over you, it takes a toll on... How to Invest $100 a Month Wisely If you have an extra $100 in your budget, deciding where to put it can be tough. Fortunately, we've got the inside scoop on how to invest $100 a month. The True Cost of Lying On Your Mortgage Application (Even the 'White Lies') Telling a few white lies on your mortgage application may seem harmless enough but it comes with some expensive consequences if you're found out. Mortgage Closing Costs and Fees Explained Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Mortgage Closing Costs and Fees Explained What are closing costs? In a nutshell, closing costs are the fees that have to...