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 Bad Spending Habits to Avoid in Your 20s What you do with your money in your 20s can have a big impact on your retirement and millennials need to know which bad spending habits to avoid. 5 Best Money Apps for Tracking and Managing Your Money Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 5 Best Money Apps for Tracking and Managing Your Money In the digital age, you can do just about anything right from your smartphone,... Does Paying Off Old Debt Always Make Sense? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Does Paying Off Old Debt Always Make Sense? Part of building good credit means staying on top of your obligations but if you lose... Income-Based Student Loan Repayment May Leave You Deeper In Debt Digging your way out of college debt can seem impossible, but choosing an income-based student loan repayment plan isn't always the best option. What Happens If You Don't Pay Student Loans? Defaulting on your student debt can have disastrous results for your finances and your credit. Here's a look at what happens if you don't pay student loans. The Best Approaches for Merging Marriage and Debt Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake The Best Approaches for Merging Marriage and Debt It's no secret that disagreements over how to manage joint finances are the... 5 Money Problems 20-Somethings Have Difficulty Accepting Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 5 Money Problems 20-Somethings Have Difficulty Accepting Today's 20-somethings are redefining what personal finance means as they try to... Best Credit Cards in Texas: Get the Most Rewards & Perks on Spending See the best credit cards in Texas based on the most popular purchase categories and how you can maximize the rewards and perks based on your spending patterns. How to Avoid a Minimum Balance Checking Account Fee If you're constantly handing over money to your bank for minimum balance fees, making a few changes to how you manage your accounts can help you avoid them. Credit Card Balance Transfers: How They Work Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Credit Card Balance Transfers: How They Work High interest rates can keep you from making a dent in your credit card...