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.

What Is a Good ChexSystems (Qualifile) Score? Find out about the consumer score that determines your risk when it comes to deposit accounts (such as checking and savings), not your credit. Learn all about the ChexSystem score (also known as the Qualifile score) to see what is considered a good score -- the one that means you'll get approved for a new bank account. When to Use a Debit Card Cash Advance Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake When to Use a Debit Card Cash Advance Cash advances are typically associated with credit cards, but some banks allow you... What Happens if Your Bank Rejected Tax Refund? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake What Happens if Your Bank Rejected Tax Refund? Direct deposit is the fastest way to get your tax refund but it can turn into a... How to Cope With Your Future Spouse's Overwhelming Student Loan Debt When you get married you'll have to decide if you will merge finances - a hard decision if your spouse has student loan debt. Here's how you can cope. Top 5 Money-Saving Tax Breaks for Grads If you recently earned your college degree, it pays to see whether you qualify for any of these five great tax breaks for grads. How You Can Benefit from the Repayment Options for Your Student Loans Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How You Can Benefit from the Repayment Options for Your Student Loans Despite a slight decline in default rates, student loan debt woes continue to... How Can Student Loans Be Forgiven by the Government Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How Can Student Loans Be Forgiven by the Government When you've racked up five or even six figures in loans and you're not earning a... 4 Ways Student Loan Debt Can Tank Your Credit Student loan debt can have serious consequences for your credit score as well as your budget. Here are 4 ways student loan debt can lead to bad credit. Top 4 Finance Apps for Roommates Who Share Expenses Sharing a space with someone usually means sharing expenses. Using these five finance apps for roommates can make dividing up your costs that much easier. When is Debt Settlement Worth It? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake When is Debt Settlement Worth It? As a college student with essentially no knowledge of personal finance, I didn't...