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.

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... 4 Freelancing Tips Every Millennial Needs to Know Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 4 Freelancing Tips Every Millennial Needs to Know The Freelancer's Union estimates that 53 million people are freelancing and 38 percent... YNAB vs. Mint: Which Is the Better Budgeting Tool? Not all budgeting software is created equally and if you're trying decide between YNAB vs. Mint, we've got the lowdown on how the two compare. 5 Ways to Automate Finances Before a Holiday Vacation If you're headed out on vacation this holiday season, taking the time to automate your finances before you go can make your getaway stress-free. Holiday Finance Tips for Shoppers Who Plan on Using Credit Cards Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Holiday Finance Tips for Shoppers Who Plan on Using Credit Cards Getting caught up in the holiday shopping frenzy can mean bad news for your budget if... Why Every 20-Something Needs This Investment Management Tool Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Why Every 20-Something Needs This Investment Management Tool You can do just about anything with a smartphone these days, including keeping an eye... 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 Managing your finances can be challenging but these six best money apps can help you solve any just about any cash flow problem that comes your way. 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...