Rebecca Lake

Certified Educator in Personal Finance®

Rebecca Lake, CEPF, has been writing about personal finance and business for nearly a decade. Her work has been featured on CreditCards.com, Credit Karma, Credit Sesame, and other personal finance sites.

Rebecca Lake, Certified Educator in Personal Finance® - Chime

The latest from Rebecca

What is Overdraft Protection, and How Does It Work?

Banking Basics

What is a Chime Card?

Credit

How to File Taxes With Multiple Jobs

Taxes

What College Expenses are Tax Deductible? 8 Examples

Taxes

How Do Student Loans Work?

Managing Debt

What is an Individual Retirement Account (IRA)? 4 Types and How It Works Explained

Banking Basics

How Much of Your Paycheck Should You Save?

Money Habits

How to Clean Up Your ChexSystems Report

Credit

What Are Instant Loans? How to Get One

Loans

How to Choose a Bank

Banking Basics

Best Budgeting Apps to Help You Track, Save & Plan

Money Habits

How to Get Approved for a Personal Loan

Loans

How Much Money Should You Save Each Month?

Money Habits

How to Increase Your Credit Score

Credit

FDIC Insurance: How It Works

Banking Basics

How to Build a Payday Budget Routine

Payday

Money Market vs Savings Account: Which One Is Better?

Money Habits

Understanding Debt Settlement: All You Should Know

Managing Debt

When Is the Best (And Worst) Time to Apply For Credit Cards?

Credit

Roth IRA Key Benefits Explained

Money Habits

How to Remove Collections from Your Credit Report in 4 Steps

Credit

What’s the Rental Assistance Program and How Does it Work?

Money Habits

Should I Get A Personal Loan? 15 Factors To Consider

Loans

Filing for Bankruptcy: Pros and Cons

Money Habits

Paying Off Your Car Loan Early: Pros and Cons

Managing Debt

What Is Afterpay and How Does It Work? Explained

Money Habits

Pros and Cons of Cashing Out Your 401(k) and Things to Consider

Money Habits

What Is a Balance Transfer Credit Card? A Complete Guide

Credit

CD or Savings Account: Which One Is Better?

Banking Basics

How to Pay Your Credit Card Bill

Credit

How to Consolidate Debt: 5 Options

Managing Debt

20 Best Finance Podcasts to Help You Master Your Money

Money Habits

FICO® Scores vs. Other Credit Scores – What’s the Difference?

Credit

Bad Credit vs. No Credit: Which is Worse?

Credit

How to Pay Bills On Time

Money Habits

Foreign Transaction Fees: What Are They and How to Avoid Them

Banking Basics

Does Checking Your Credit Score Lower It?

Credit

How to Find the Best Grocery Store by Food Category

Money Habits

What to Do When Your Data Is Breached? Next Steps to Take

Safety & Security

Work From Home vs. Working in an Office: What’s the Cost?

Money Habits

What is Klarna, and How Does it Work?

Money Habits

Can You Negotiate Rent? 5 Strategies and Timing Tips

Money Habits

Refinancing vs. Home Equity Loan: What’s the Difference?

Banking Basics

What to do When Your Unemployment Benefits Are Finished

Money Habits

Mortgage Rates Explained: Everything to Know Before You Buy

Banking Basics

Are Tax Refund Loans Ever a Good Idea?

Money Habits