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 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... Wells Fargo Business Elite Signature Card Review Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Wells Fargo Business Elite Signature Card Review When you’re interested in earning rewards for your business, you may be wondering... Ellevest Robo-Advisor Review 2023: Investing Designed for Women Our review of the Ellevest robo-advisory service looks at the costs, investment strategies, and educational tools designed to help women build wealth. What to Do If Your Student Loan Sold to Another Lender If you owe student loans, it's likely they'll be sold to a different servicer at some point but making the transition is easier if you know what to expect. Learn why your student loans were sold and the steps you should take to minimize the damage caused to your finances. Top 10 Banks Customer Service Hold Times Compared Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Top 10 Banks Customer Service Hold Times Compared When you've got a problem with an existing bank account or a question about opening a...