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At what age should you buy a home? Get a credit card? Retire? Here’s what our survey found.

Our savers include a cemetery dumpster-diver and a woman with a hot dog horror story.

Analysts surveyed by Bankrate predict we’ll see an economic downturn sooner rather than later.

Our survey reveals the biggest hurdle preventing people from taking a summer getaway.

Learn all about Jerome Powell, who is presiding over his first FOMC policy meeting.

Economists surveyed by Bankrate tell what’s ahead for interest rates, wages and more.

Many Americans haven’t noticed a pay hike on the heels of tax reform, Bankrate’s survey finds.

Bankrate’s latest survey finds Americans have largely embraced money apps.

Economic uncertainty is making it harder for low-income Americans save.

High tariffs will make it harder for parents to afford the necessities — but don’t panic.

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

Several banks are offering high-yield savings accounts well above 4 percent APY.

Tariffs haven’t created much inflation. You still won’t hear the Fed say all clear.

More than half of Americans also say the U.S. economy is on the wrong track.

You might not feel better about inflation because prices are still up post-pandemic.

Prices rise and fall all the time in the U.S. economy. It’s not always inflation.

Do you really need rates to go down a full percent to make a refinance worth it?

Credit unions beat out retail banks when it comes to trust, convenience and resolving problems — and you may qualify for a better rate.

Mortgage rates dip amid swings In markets

Mortgage rates dip amid swings In markets

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

The amount of mortgage refinances has drastically slowed since the low rates of 2020 through 2022. The 30-year mortgage rate has hovered in the high-6 percent and low-7 percent range since 2023, according [...]

Mortgage rates dip amid swings In markets

The stats look bleak, but experts caution that if you can afford to buy, getting a smaller home is better than waiting on the sidelines.

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?

Venmo, the mobile payments app, offers a debit card with rewards for spending.

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.

Trump’s tariffs have small business owners worried. Here’s what they can do.

Only 1 out of every 4 personal loan borrowers identify as “financially healthy”.

In default? Here’s what you should know.

FAFSA completion rates are consistently lower than college attendance rates among high school graduates. Here’s why

The auto industry plans years in advance — how will tariffs play into it?

Are federal loan protections a sign that the loans themselves are predatory?

The Treasury is a better fit than the SBA, says expert Mark Kantrowitz.

Recent lender surveys show that high-income and strong-credit borrowers view their debt as more “manageable.”

The new minimum coverage limits go into effect July 1, 2025.

“They told us the safety inspection was ‘unwarranted.’”

The average age of a car in the U.S. is over 12 years.

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is here and shaping up to be especially active.

What Florida homeowners should be aware of with upcoming bills.

With some planning, homeowners can ensure their homes and insurance coverage are in good shape before summer begins.

New NC car insurance laws offer more coverage but could increase rates.

Explore the cost gap between homeowners and renters insurance over a 14-year period.