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 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? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Will Moving Help Pay Off Student Loans? Flickr | https://www.flickr.com/photos/ginsnob/4734980930 It's no secret how big... 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 Having your prepaid card stolen can be disastrous. Opening an outside account can serve as a back-up account if your card is hacked. 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] Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How Much Bank Fees Are Costing You Over a Lifetime [Infographic] Banks and consumers have a love/hate relationship, and fees are a constant source of... 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... 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] As college grads around the country prepare to head out into the real world, one of the most important things they need to do is get a grip on their money. 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,...