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.

5 Strategies How to Finance a Gap Year Before College Taking a break between high school and college is an opportunity to discover your passion but you may need to take a crash course in gap year finance first. What to Do When Your Online Bank Goes Under Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake What to Do When Your Online Bank Goes Under Finding out that your online bank has failed isn't exactly the greatest news, but... How to Stop Your Impulsive Shopping Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How to Stop Your Impulsive Shopping If your first instinct is to head to the mall for a little bit of retail therapy... Should You Postpone a Wedding to Pay Off Student Loan Debt? Find out if it is a smart choice to postpone your wedding in order to pay off your student loan debt. Learn how to approach your finances so that you can get married while still carrying large student loan balances. Compare alternatives to make it possible to afford a wedding while making student loan payments. 4 Instances When Spending Helps You Save Credit is convenient but there are some situations where you're better off relying on cash. We've got some tips for how you can spend more to save more. 4 Times You Shouldn't Pay Off Your Student Loans Early Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 4 Times You Shouldn't Pay Off Your Student Loans Early When you're buried in student loan debt, unloading it as quickly as possible seems... Why Virtual Credit Card Numbers Aren't Worth It Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Why Virtual Credit Card Numbers Aren't Worth It Virtual credit card numbers are designed to keep your banking information safe... 4 Rules for Paying Off Debt With Cash Savings Trading your cash for a stack of paid bills can be tempting but if you don't follow the rules for paying off debt you could end up shortchanging yourself. Zacks Trade Brokerage Review: Access to Powerful Trading Tools Our review of the Zacks Trade brokerage looks at the investment options, account fees, trading costs, and tools available to investors. British Airways Deals and Credit Card Offers Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake British Airways Deals and Credit Card Offers Image Credit | http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-436375p1.html British Airways is...