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  Survey: Biggest threat to the economy? More Americans say it’s coronavirus and not election outcome

  More than half of Americans say they are spending less because of those risks.

  6 min read Oct 14, 2020
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  Virtual tours are on the rise as people shop for homes without leaving theirs

  Think twice before working with agents who aren’t familiar with video technology.

  3 min read Oct 12, 2020
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  Ask Bankrate: Saving for a down payment. Where should I keep my money?

  A reader asks where to put money intended to be used for a home down payment.

  4 min read Oct 09, 2020
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  A personal finance influencer shares 5 tips for building up your emergency fund during a pandemic

  It takes work and a positive mindset, but an emergency fund can be there for you when you need it most.

  3 min read Oct 06, 2020
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  Biden vs. Trump on creating jobs: Here’s how they plan to battle coronavirus-driven recession

  Either candidate will have to wrestle with a potentially slow rebound while in the Oval Office.

  6 min read Oct 06, 2020
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  Hit hard by the alternative minimum tax (AMT)? Here are 6 ways to reduce how much you owe

  While it was designed to catch wealthy tax avoiders, the AMT may unwittingly snare many others too.

  4 min read Oct 02, 2020
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  Ask Bankrate: How much do you need in savings to buy a home?

  A prospective homebuyer wants to know how much savings is needed.

  5 min read Oct 02, 2020
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  Second stimulus check: Here’s why this new proposed round of $1,200 payments could be easier to get

  The HEROES Act is back, but it could be a non-starter for some Republicans.

  2 min read Oct 01, 2020
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  Survey: Top economists see unemployment rate holding above pre-pandemic levels into 2021

  While economists were more optimistic, they weren’t without doubts about the risks to the outlook.

  7 min read Oct 01, 2020
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  What is rapid rescore?

  Everyone knows that the rate you get on your mortgage can cost or save you thousands over the term of your home loan. But did you know that you may be able to influence (lower) that rate while you are [...]

  5 min read Oct 01, 2020
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  How you can help small businesses impacted by COVID-19

  Small businesses across the nation are struggling due to shutdowns caused by COVID-19. Here’s what you can do to support local businesses while staying safe at home.

  5 min read Sep 29, 2020
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  What to do when you lose income

  Here’s what you should do to keep your personal finances as healthy as possible.

  4 min read Sep 28, 2020
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  $300 unemployment boost: Which states are paying it and how long it will last

  States’ unemployment benefits are one of the few coronavirus relief lines left.

  5 min read Sep 25, 2020
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  Ask Bankrate: When will yields on savings and money market accounts stop falling?

  One Bankrate experts suggest deposit yields may be close to bottoming out.

  5 min read Sep 25, 2020
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  The surprising reasons home prices have held up in this recession

  U.S. home prices rarely fall during recessions, and the latest downturn follows that pattern.

  4 min read Sep 25, 2020
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  Universal basic income, explained — and why these free cash handouts remain unlikely

  Here’s what might happen if everyone received a guaranteed minimum income from the government.

  4 min read Sep 24, 2020
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  Survey: Nearly half of Americans say their top financial priority is getting caught up or staying current on bills

  About 46 percent of Americans name paying bills as their top priority.

  4 min read Sep 23, 2020
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  The budget deficit, explained — and how to prepare for a rising tax burden down the road

  The financial practice of spending less than you make doesn’t apply to the federal government.

  6 min read Sep 18, 2020
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  Cheap mortgages are flooding the bond market, creating higher-paying investments

  Just like the supply of mortgages, the supply of these bonds is surging.

  4 min read Sep 18, 2020
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  7 signs a bank isn’t the right one for you

  Determining what financial institutions do not meet your needs can help lead you to the right one.

  4 min read Sep 18, 2020