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.

Which Credit Card Fees Are Tax Deductible? Credit card owners are no stranger to fees - processing and annual fees to name a few. Learn which fees are tax deductible. How Does Apartment Rent Payment History Affect Your Credit Score? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How Does Apartment Rent Payment History Affect Your Credit Score? Your credit score matters in more ways than, especially if you’re trying to find a... How Long Do Hard Pulls Stay On Your Credit Report? Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake How Long Do Hard Pulls Stay On Your Credit Report? Your credit score is an important number that can have a major effect on your... What is a Medical Credit Card? To help pay for expensive health care, you can use a medical credit card to make it more manageable. You'll get promotional financing before interest kicks in. Save More with Fidelity Rewards 2% Cash Back Credit Card Increase Fidelity savings, brokerage, IRA and retirement funds with the Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature credit card for cash back into those accounts. What Millennials Need to Do to Fix a FICO Score of Zero Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake What Millennials Need to Do to Fix a FICO Score of Zero Credit scores are a measuring stick that lenders use to gauge your financial fitness... What to Do After Your Credit Card Is Hacked Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake What to Do After Your Credit Card Is Hacked If you paid for the bulk of your holiday shopping with plastic, you might not be... 5 Student Loan Myths That Are Costing You Money Being able to separate fact from fiction makes it easier for new grads to avoid buying into these common student loan myths. 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...