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.

Are Rewards Savings Accounts Better Than High Yield Savings Accounts? Find out whether rewards savings accounts are can provide better interest earnings that online savings accounts that simply offer competitive rates. How Much to Save Up for a Disney Vacation Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How Much to Save Up for a Disney Vacation Heading to Disney might be your idea of a dream vacation but there's a lot of... How Much You Should Save Up to Pay for Graduate School Tuition Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How Much You Should Save Up to Pay for Graduate School Tuition Going to graduate school and earning an advanced degree could help you get ahead... Worried About Your Finances? 7 Smart Money Moves to Make Now Put your financial stress to rest by making these money moves that will establish a secure financial footing and the foundation for future growth. 7 Key Steps to Strengthen Your Family's Financial Future Improve your family's finances right now with steps that set the path for a stronger financial future that includes savings growth and smarter investing. How to Maximize that $800 in Your Bank Account Right Now Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How to Maximize that $800 in Your Bank Account Right Now Got an extra $800 in your bank account? You might have some cash to spare from... Are Banks Open on Juneteenth? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Are Banks Open on Juneteenth? Juneteenth is a federal holiday. So that means most banks are closed on this day.... How to Boost Investments With the Fidelity Rewards Credit Card Using the Fidelity Rewards cash back credit card can generate more funds for you to invest in a Fidelity brokerage account. How to Save More With the Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature Card The Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature credit card offers the best cash back rate that's good for increase investing funds in Fidelity accounts. Best Credit Cards in California for 2023 Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Best Credit Cards in California for 2023 There's a lot to consider when choosing a credit card, including where you...