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.

The Best Approaches for Merging Marriage and Debt For many couples, navigating marriage and debt can be tough, but putting up a united front can help you iron out any major financial wrinkles. 5 Money Problems 20-Somethings Have Difficulty Accepting Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 5 Money Problems 20-Somethings Have Difficulty Accepting Today's 20-somethings are redefining what personal finance means as they try to... Best Credit Cards in Texas: Get the Most Rewards & Perks on Spending Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake Best Credit Cards in Texas: Get the Most Rewards & Perks on Spending The best credit cards are the ones that align with your spending style and needs.... How to Avoid a Minimum Balance Checking Account Fee If you're constantly handing over money to your bank for minimum balance fees, making a few changes to how you manage your accounts can help you avoid them. 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...