Budgeting basics

A new Bankrate study reveals where infant care is the most and least affordable in the U.S.

A new Bankrate study reveals where infant care is the most and least affordable in the U.S.

Here’s why banking at an FDIC-insured bank is vital for the safety of your money.

Learn what a relationship rate is and how it can impact your money.

Looking for a high-yielding APY on a CD? Consider CD offered at these big banks.

Bankrate’s list of all the failed banks in every U.S. state from 2009 to 2024.

An extra paycheck in the month can be a game-changer for your finances. Here’s how.

Check out the latest CD rates from Bankrate’s weekly survey of banks and thrifts.

These six simple moves can help you build a cash cushion.

Here’s a helpful guide to how much you need in savings over the course of your life.

Creating a timeline is a useful way to plan and meet all your financial goals.

An emergency fund is an essential part of a solid financial plan.

It’s important to find the right home for your emergency savings.

Use this challenge to stash more cash toward your savings goals.

Monthly budgets are popular because many expenses, such as rent and bills, occur monthly.

Rainy day and emergency funds differ but together provide a sound financial plan.

Here are some places to look for a source of funds.

Here’s how to boost your savings.

Here are 11 creative ways to save money, regardless of your financial goals.

Even earning as little as $100 in extra income here and there can give you added spending money.

These simple moves can help build a cash cushion.

Consider a savings account with an APY above the inflation rate.

Here’s how to save money and get the most bang for your buck.

Savers can still earn yields on deposit accounts that are outpacing inflation, even as some yields have decreased recently as banks anticipate a likely Federal Reserve rate cut in September. One such option [...]