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.

What Millennials Need to Do to Fix a FICO Score of Zero Getting approved for a credit card or loan is tough when your FICO score is zero, but there are easy ways to establish your credit history, quickly. What to Do After Your Credit Card Is Hacked Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake What to Do After Your Credit Card Is Hacked If you paid for the bulk of your holiday shopping with plastic, you might not be... 5 Student Loan Myths That Are Costing You Money Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 5 Student Loan Myths That Are Costing You Money There's nothing that can kill the heady rush of finally earning your degree faster... Credit Card Closed Automatically Due to Data Breach? Here's What to Do Recent bank data breaches have seen many credit cards closed without notice. Here are some steps you can take to make the transition to a new card easier. Will Moving Help Pay Off Student Loans? When you're floundering in debt, getting help paying off student loans may seem impossible but moving to a cheaper city could be the answer to your problems. 5 Worst Bank Teller Mistakes of All Time Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 5 Worst Bank Teller Mistakes of All Time To err is human and no one is safe from making the occasional mistake or two,... 3 Things to Know If Your Prepaid Card is Stolen Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 3 Things to Know If Your Prepaid Card is Stolen While prepaid cards offer a convenient way to spend, they're not without certain... 4 Naive Mistakes Millennials Make When Paying Off Debt When you're trying to pay down debt in your 20s, the order you attack them in determines how much money it'll cost you. How Much Bank Fees Are Costing You Over a Lifetime [Infographic] Getting banks and consumers to see eye-to-eye is becoming more difficult these days and for some banks, the result is a struggle to hold on to customers. The Worst Money Advice You Will Get In Your 20s That Will Cost You Thousands Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake The Worst Money Advice You Will Get In Your 20s That Will Cost You Thousands Navigating your finances in your 20s is tough enough without everyone and their...