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.

Why Every 20-Something Needs This Investment Management Tool There are lots of investment management tools out but Personal Capital offers some advantages for millennials and first-time investors. 4 Bad Spending Habits to Avoid in Your 20s Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 4 Bad Spending Habits to Avoid in Your 20s Starting off on the wrong foot financially when you're in your 20s can haunt you... 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? If you're thinking about paying off old debt, understanding what the advantages and disadvantages are can make your decision a little easier. 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? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake What Happens If You Don't Pay Student Loans? Student loan debt has reached an all-time high and grads are facing an uphill... 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 When you're in your twenties, it's easy to let money problems slide to the back-burner but doing so can cost you big down the road. 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 Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How to Avoid a Minimum Balance Checking Account Fee Free checking is becoming a thing of the past and trying to get around the...