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 Simple Ways to Triple Your Travel Rewards Points If you'd like to triple your credit card rewards points you might be surprised to learn that it's easier than you think if you know what you're doing. The Worst Travel Credit Card Mistakes That Will Cost You a Free Flight Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake The Worst Travel Credit Card Mistakes That Will Cost You a Free Flight   When travel season hits you will want to cash in on those miles or points... 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 When weighing whether to pay student loans with a credit card, it's important to consider what kind of rewards you can earn and how much money you can save. 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 Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake The Essential Estate Planning Checklist for 20-Somethings Estate planning usually isn't something people start thinking about until they're... 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? The Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature card is a great 2% cash back credit card, but see how it compares to Chase Freedom, another popular credit card. 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 Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Capital One Quicksilver Student Cash Rewards Card Review Opening a credit card in college can be a stepping stone for building credit. With...