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.

Addicted to Your Smartphone? Stop Making These Dangerous Mobile Banking Mistakes Mobile banking is growing in popularity and if you use your smartphone to access your accounts you could be making some potentially costly mistakes. Best Credit Cards for Paying Your Cell Phone Bill Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Best Credit Cards for Paying Your Cell Phone Bill Whether you use it to manage your bank account, send money to friends or just... Which Credit Card Fees Are Tax Deductible? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Which Credit Card Fees Are Tax Deductible? If you dread tax filing season, you’re not alone. Many people dread this annual... How Does Apartment Rent Payment History Affect Your Credit Score? Know how your credit score is calculated is one thing but if you are going to take out a lease make sure you know how it will affect your score! How Long Do Hard Pulls Stay On Your Credit Report? Find out, how long credit hard pulls stay on reports, once it’s listed on your credit score report. What is a Medical Credit Card? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake What is a Medical Credit Card? Image Credit | https://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-1603781p1.html Medical expenses... Save More with Fidelity Rewards 2% Cash Back Credit Card Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Save More with Fidelity Rewards 2% Cash Back Credit Card Want to double down on your savings for college, retirement, or investing? With the... 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 Having your credit card hacked is never a pleasant experience but taking action quickly can prevent it from turning into a financial nightmare. 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...