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Efforts to reduce or eliminate junk fees might just lead to higher prices across the board.

37% of lower-income people have no savings, unchanged from when inflation was highest.

Finding a car loan is no easy feat right now thanks to economic pressures.

Despite rising rates, a personal loan might still be right for you. Here’s why.

Select Petal 2 cardholders have been downgraded to a card with added fees.

A growing Southern hub for tech, the Austin metropolitan area took the top spot.

There are various ways to earn rewards and maximize financial gains with a rewards checking account.

Americans are being asked to tip for more and more things, and many aren’t happy about it.

Compare the best high-yield savings rates as of Aug 4, 2025.

Officials are worried about cutting interest rates too soon as Trump’s tariffs push up inflation.

Bankrate’s experts are reacting live to the Fed’s latest interest rate decision.

Bankrate analyzed the Fed’s historic rate moves for clues on what might come next.

Despite political pressure to cut rates, the Fed looks to keep them steady, for now.

A July rate cut may be off the table, but could a cut in September still be in play?

Every financial decision you make is impacted by the Federal Reserve.

Over 1 in 4 workers are more worried about job security since 2025 began.

Bankrate’s Greg McBride and others weigh in on what to expect for mortgage rates in March 2025 and beyond.

With mortgage rates set to gradually fall, does it make sense to refinance this year?

Mortgage rates dip while inflation sticks around

The Federal Reserve’s decisions have ripple effects, including for mortgages.

Mortgage rates dip as inflation sticks around

Many programs are available to help homebuyers save enough for a down payment.

More than half of U.S. homeowners say there’s no mortgage rate that would make them comfortable with selling their home this year.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can now use a new credit-score metric, VantageScore 4.0.

View current credit card rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.

Your credit card might not work in a foreign country. Here are some tips when traveling.

A credit card can be a good financial tool. When should you get one?

The major airlines offer frequent flyer programs, but some are better than others.

Regardless of the amount, spending beyond your credit limit is generally a bad idea.

Those who apply for a Southwest card for a limited time can earn a Companion Pass by meeting the welcome bonus requirement.

The program offers personalized tasks and monthly progress checks.

Discover offers a broad range of credit cards that let you rack up rewards for cash back, travel and more.

I found it funny — and a bit scary — when I noticed Halloween decorations on the shelves beside the back-to-school section of the local grocery store last week. The ghosts and goblins smiled mockingly [...]

The Fed’s rate hold means loans costs are sticking. Here’s what it means for your business.

Auto rates will likely not decrease this year. Consider how to still save.

The more debt that buy now, pay later borrowers accumulate, the likelier it is that they’ll resort to personal loans for debt consolidation.

You can obtain a bankruptcy discharge of most consumer debt, such as credit cards, but not student loans. The rules are too restrictive.

Ongoing changes to the CFPB will likely reduce regulations and consumer protections.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness remains a hot-button issue for a Trump Administration determined to narrow eligibility rules.

Forgiveness at the end of an IDR plan will be taxable beginning in 2026.

If you’ve received a letter from your insurance company asking for updates, you’re not alone.

Understanding how coinsurance works can help you avoid unexpected expenses and confirm that your coverage meets your needs.

Telematics impact insurance rates and driver behavior — California’s missing out.

Learn why Texas homeowners are facing high rates and difficulty obtaining insurance.

As natural disasters become costlier, home insurance may be key to financial stability.

Bankrate explains how CA, NC, UT and VA car insurance laws are changing in 2025.

Agents and adjusters handle different parts of the insurance policy lifecycle.

Bankrate explores interesting life insurance facts and statistics from 2024.