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.

10 Most Common Money Mistakes Financially Illiterate People Make When you don't know a lot about personal finance it's easy to make common money mistakes but they could be costing you big if you're not paying attention. 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 Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How to Save an Extra $5,400 a Year for Your Emergency Fund Image via Flickr Story highlights: Concrete tips to squeeze out extra money you... 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? Find out whether or not the interest earnings on your high yields savings accounts can be taxed by the IRS. 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? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Are Rewards Savings Accounts Better Than High Yield Savings Accounts? Opening a savings account can put you on the path to reaching your financial... 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 Find out how much you have to save if you want to pay for graduate school tuition, board, and other living expenses without taking on more student loan debt. Worried About Your Finances? 7 Smart Money Moves to Make Now Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Worried About Your Finances? 7 Smart Money Moves to Make Now Is money a major source of stress in your life? If you said yes, you're not...