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.

The Worst Travel Credit Card Mistakes That Will Cost You a Free Flight Using a travel rewards credit card to earn free flights is a smart move but it can end up backfiring if you're making these costly mistakes. Paying Your Taxes With a Credit Card vs. Personal Bank Loan: Which Is Cheaper? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Paying Your Taxes With a Credit Card vs. Personal Bank Loan: Which Is Cheaper? Here's what to consider if you're considering paying your taxes with a credit card vs.... How to Earn Credit Card Rewards on Student Loan Payments Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How to Earn Credit Card Rewards on Student Loan Payments Choosing a rewards credit card to pay your student loans can help you meet... How to Use Mint to Budget for the New Year As 2021 kicks off, it's time to start thinking ahead to the new year. We've got some helpful tips on how to use Mint to budget more effectively in 2022. The Essential Estate Planning Checklist for 20-Somethings Your 20's are the perfect time to start preparing for your future and our estate planning checklist can help you get your finances in order. Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature Card vs. Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express Review Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature Card vs. Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express Review A cash back credit card comes in handy when you want to earn back some of what you... Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature Card vs Chase Freedom Credit Card: Which Is the Better? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature Card vs Chase Freedom Credit Card: Which Is the Better? Earning cash back on the things you buy is always rewarding and the savings can... RealtyMogul Investing Platform Review of 2023 Our review of the RealtyMogul platform looks at how it allows greater access to commercial real estate investments to smaller investors. Capital One Quicksilver Student Cash Rewards Card Review Our review of the Capital One Quicksilver Student Cash Rewards Credit Card looks at the cash back program, fees, and perks to help students build good credit. 6 Ways Millennials Should Invest $1,000 Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 6 Ways Millennials Should Invest $1,000 Millennials aren't known for being major financial risk-takers, as evidenced by...