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.

5 Worst Bank Teller Mistakes of All Time Banking errors occur more often than you think and without a doubt, these five bank teller mistakes rank as some of the worst in history. 3 Things to Know If Your Prepaid Card is Stolen Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 3 Things to Know If Your Prepaid Card is Stolen While prepaid cards offer a convenient way to spend, they're not without certain... 4 Naive Mistakes Millennials Make When Paying Off Debt Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 4 Naive Mistakes Millennials Make When Paying Off Debt In my 20s I managed to rack up a variety of debt, including credit cards, student... How Much Bank Fees Are Costing You Over a Lifetime [Infographic] Getting banks and consumers to see eye-to-eye is becoming more difficult these days and for some banks, the result is a struggle to hold on to customers. The Worst Money Advice You Will Get In Your 20s That Will Cost You Thousands If you're in your 20s, you're probably not the most experienced when it comes to money. The MyBankTracker staff looks back on the dumbest money advice we received in our 20s, in the hopes that you won't make the same costly mistakes. 2018 Tax Deductions Changes for Freelancers Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 2018 Tax Deductions Changes for Freelancers Tax deductions reduce the amount of your income that's subject to tax, which makes... 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 The U.S. population is more influenced by the biggest celebrities than the 2016 presidential candidates, especially if it came to branded financial products. 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 Photo of Rebecca Lake Rebecca Lake 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...