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 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... 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...