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.

2018 Tax Deductions Changes for Freelancers Learn all about the changes to tax deductions for freelancers in 2018 after President Trump and Congress passed a new tax reform bill into law. Find out which expenses are tax-deductible and which deductions are no longer available to those who work for themselves. 5 Life-Saving Money Rules for New College Graduates [Infographic] Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 5 Life-Saving Money Rules for New College Graduates [Infographic] You can learn a lot of things in college but Personal Finance 101 typically isn't one... Survey: Taylor Swift Gives Presidential Candidates a Run for Their Money Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Survey: Taylor Swift Gives Presidential Candidates a Run for Their Money Celebrities have the power to influence the different products Americans use,... Report: 28% of Americans Wouldn’t Marry Someone Who Had Debt Bringing baggage into a marriage isn’t uncommon but it can be a huge problem when it’s financial rather than emotional. Survey: Nearly Half of Americans Would Give Up Intimacy to Be Debt-Free When you’re dealing with student loans, credit cards or a car loan, being in debt can make life a little less rosy. Paying it off is no picnic either. Report: Nearly Half of Millennials Aren’t Saving a Dime for Retirement Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Report: Nearly Half of Millennials Aren’t Saving a Dime for Retirement Millennials are under an enormous amount of financial pressure, particularly where... Report: Americans See a Bleak Financial Future Under Donald Trump Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Report: Americans See a Bleak Financial Future Under Donald Trump Election season is in full swing and Donald Trump has managed to score some... Report: Hidden Fees Are #1 Consumer Complaint Everyone has their financial pet peeves. But, hidden fees seem to the number one complaint among others of course. Survey: 63% of Americans Would Save a $100K Jackpot A survey reveals what Americans would do if they won the lottery jackpot of $100,000. Emergency funds, investing, a home, and debt were among the options. Survey: 62% of Americans Put Spare Change to Good Use Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Survey: 62% of Americans Put Spare Change to Good Use Loose change has a lot more spending power than you might think and a recent...