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With the job market on solid footing, workers report strong job satisfaction.
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A Bankrate survey finds wedding guests often limit spending. Some even stay home.
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Without pay stubs, you still can check the math on your W-2. Here’s what you can do.
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You can carry over losses on certain capital assets forever, but it’s not simple.
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You can only deduct real estate losses to offset gains, but there are a couple of exceptions.
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You’ll have to pay capital gains on the sale of your rental property. Here’s why.
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The interest on the home you bought for your in-laws may be deductible in these cases.
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While you can’t deduct your grandkids’ college costs, you can get a different tax break.
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Economic uncertainty is making it harder for low-income Americans save.
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High tariffs will make it harder for parents to afford the necessities — but don’t panic.
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Every financial decision you make is impacted by the Federal Reserve.
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Several banks are offering high-yield savings accounts well above 4 percent APY.
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Tariffs haven’t created much inflation. You still won’t hear the Fed say all clear.
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More than half of Americans also say the U.S. economy is on the wrong track.
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You might not feel better about inflation because prices are still up post-pandemic.
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Prices rise and fall all the time in the U.S. economy. It’s not always inflation.
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Do you really need rates to go down a full percent to make a refinance worth it?
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Credit unions beat out retail banks when it comes to trust, convenience and resolving problems — and you may qualify for a better rate.
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Mortgage rates dip amid swings In markets
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Mortgage rates dip amid swings In markets
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Bankrate’s Greg McBride and others weigh in on what to expect for mortgage rates in March 2025 and beyond.
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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 [...]
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Mortgage rates dip amid swings In markets
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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.
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View current credit card rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
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Your credit card might not work in a foreign country. Here are some tips when traveling.
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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.
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The major airlines offer frequent flyer programs, but some are better than others.
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Regardless of the amount, spending beyond your credit limit is generally a bad idea.
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Those who apply for a Southwest card for a limited time can earn a Companion Pass by meeting the welcome bonus requirement.
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The program offers personalized tasks and monthly progress checks.
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Trump’s tariffs have small business owners worried. Here’s what they can do.
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Only 1 out of every 4 personal loan borrowers identify as “financially healthy”.
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In default? Here’s what you should know.
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FAFSA completion rates are consistently lower than college attendance rates among high school graduates. Here’s why
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The auto industry plans years in advance — how will tariffs play into it?
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Are federal loan protections a sign that the loans themselves are predatory?
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The Treasury is a better fit than the SBA, says expert Mark Kantrowitz.
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Recent lender surveys show that high-income and strong-credit borrowers view their debt as more “manageable.”
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The new minimum coverage limits go into effect July 1, 2025.
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“They told us the safety inspection was ‘unwarranted.’”
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The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is here and shaping up to be especially active.
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What Florida homeowners should be aware of with upcoming bills.
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With some planning, homeowners can ensure their homes and insurance coverage are in good shape before summer begins.
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New NC car insurance laws offer more coverage but could increase rates.
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Explore the cost gap between homeowners and renters insurance over a 14-year period.
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