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.

Credit Card Balance Transfers: How They Work Find out how balance transfers work to move debt to a credit card, which is a popular strategy to refinance or consolidate debt at lower interest rates. Millennial Generation Banking Habits Aren't What's Wrong With Banks Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Millennial Generation Banking Habits Aren't What's Wrong With Banks Millennials, widely known as the generation born between the early 1980s to the early... Bank Teller Fees: How Much It Costs to Talk to a Live Person Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Bank Teller Fees: How Much It Costs to Talk to a Live Person Waiting in line at the teller window can certainly be a drain on your time and at... Bank Tellers Reveal the 10 Naughtiest Customer Habits If you're trying to stay on your bank's good side this holiday season, these bank teller stories shed some light on what you don't want to do. 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...