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.

4 Financial Safety Nets Every Millennial Needs When Changing Jobs Getting your financial ducks in a row before you change jobs is a must and there are several specific tools you need to have in place before taking the leap. 10 Most Common Money Mistakes Financially Illiterate People Make Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 10 Most Common Money Mistakes Financially Illiterate People Make We've quizzed MyBankTracker readers about their financial know-how and now we're... Still Using a Savings Account at a Big Bank? 4 Better Accounts for Your Money Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Still Using a Savings Account at a Big Bank? 4 Better Accounts for Your Money We all know saving money is important, but knowing where to put certain savings... How to Save an Extra $5,400 a Year for Your Emergency Fund An emergency fund is a staple of a solid financial plan and if you're ready to start building yours, here's how you can add over $5,000 to it in the next year. Financial Planning Advice For Your 20s Many 20-somethings are making bad choices with their money -- not spending time making smart decisions -- actions that can affect them well into the future. Are Savings Accounts Taxed by IRS? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Are Savings Accounts Taxed by IRS? It’s tax season, which means you may be scrambling to get your return filed. As... What You Can and Cannot Do With the Venmo Debit Card Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake What You Can and Cannot Do With the Venmo Debit Card Venmo makes sending and receiving person to person payments easy. You can split... 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 Find out how much you need to save up in order to pay for a Disney vacation, based on the flight, hotel accommodations, and dining options on your trip. 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...