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 Pay For Study Abroad and Avoid Debt Going to school overseas can be an invaluable experience but if you're planning on taking out loans, you have to understand what the true cost of borrowing is. 3 Lies the Media Uses to Try to Scare You Into Saving More Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 3 Lies the Media Uses to Try to Scare You Into Saving More Sometimes, news headlines paint a pretty depressing picture these days when it... Should You Contribute to Your 401(k) or Pay Down Your Mortgage? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Should You Contribute to Your 401(k) or Pay Down Your Mortgage? If you own a home, your mortgage is probably your largest debt and the biggest... What I’ve Learned So Far About Buying a Home Why Defaulting on Student Loans is a Bad Idea? Defaulting on your student loans can hurt you on an individual level but it has some costly financial implications for taxpayers as a whole. 6 Private Student Loan Facts Lenders Avoid to Emphasize Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 6 Private Student Loan Facts Lenders Avoid to Emphasize Borrowing money to pay for college has become the norm for many young adults these... What You Should Do During Your Student Loan Grace Period Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake What You Should Do During Your Student Loan Grace Period The student loan grace period is meant to give grads some time to adjust during... Comprehensive Guide to Student Loan Forgiveness Programs Learn about all the different student loan forgiveness programs that are available for borrowers who seek a specific job or profession that will clear high amounts of student loan debt. Find out how you can be eligible and what you need to apply for these programs. See other alternatives to help pay of student loans. How to Pay Off $100,000 in Student Loans Learn how you can pay down your high amounts of student loan debt when you're struggling to make payments. Find out about other programs that can help you with loan forgiveness, consolidation, refinancing, forbearance, deferment, and more. What Are Interest-Only Repayment Plans for Student Loans? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake What Are Interest-Only Repayment Plans for Student Loans? With student loan debt being such a burden on your finances, you might take steps...