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  Do I have too much money in my emergency savings?

  How much is too much? Here’s everything you need to know.

  3 min read Aug 24, 2020
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  A second wave of the coronavirus could devastate the recovering economy

  Economists say a second wave is the biggest downside risk to the U.S. economy this year.

  7 min read Aug 24, 2020
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  Top 10 places where home-price gains have dramatically outpaced wages

  Home prices are rising much faster than incomes and it’s not where you think.

  5 min read Aug 21, 2020
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  Ask Bankrate: Are dividend stocks still a good investment?

  A reader asks: Dividend stocks had been getting hammered. Are they still a good investment tool?

  4 min read Aug 21, 2020
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  Survey: Nearly 3 times as many Americans say they have less emergency savings versus more since pandemic

  The study shows that the number of Americans with less emergency savings has ballooned since the crisis began.

  4 min read Aug 20, 2020
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  Coronavirus cancellations hit U.S. wallets hard, poll shows

  Did you take a financial hit when a concert, game or trip got crossed off your calendar due to the pandemic? If you lost money on a coronavirus cancellation, a new poll shows you’re one of many. Due [...]

  4 min read Aug 19, 2020
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  Ask Bankrate: Should I pay down my mortgage or extend the loan term?

  A reader asks who’s nearing retirement asks if it’s smart to pay down the mortgage faster.

  6 min read Aug 14, 2020
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  Survey: 3 in 5 parents say remote learning will negatively impact their finances

  A new school year is just around the corner — and for many that means it’s time to convert the home into a classroom with remote learning being the new norm for millions of American families as a result [...]

  5 min read Aug 13, 2020
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  In pricey areas, local zoning rules squeeze housing affordability 

  Restrictive zoning rules protect property values — sometimes too effectively, housing economists say.

  5 min read Aug 13, 2020
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  Trump’s $400 weekly unemployment boost: When does it start and who would get it?

  Here’s a breakdown of the president’s unemployment benefit plan.

  7 min read Aug 12, 2020
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  Here’s what’s in Trump’s executive orders for coronavirus relief

  The fine print appears murky, and its implementation will be rife with challenges.

  5 min read Aug 10, 2020
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  8 ways to deal with financial stress

  Here’s how to help get your financial stress under control. 

  4 min read Aug 10, 2020
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  What to know about operating your business from home during COVID-19

  Here’s what to know about insurance needs and precautions when operating a business from your home.

  4 min read Aug 07, 2020
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  Ask Bankrate: Should I refinance or double up on mortgage payments?

  The answer depends on how far into the loan you are or how close you may be to the end.

  8 min read Aug 07, 2020
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  How to settle property disputes without sawing your neighbor’s garage in half

  Good fences make good neighbors. What to do when the fence is in the wrong place.

  4 min read Aug 07, 2020
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  With home prices skyrocketing in certain cities, buyers ask themselves: Is it even worth it?

  A huge home-value gap has opened up between coastal cities and the rest of the U.S.

  5 min read Aug 07, 2020
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  How to prevent credit card fraud amid coronavirus pandemic

  Secure your credit against anyone looking to take advantage of today’s uncertainty.

  5 min read Aug 04, 2020
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  3 surprises about credit cards and COVID-19

  It has been about five months since the COVID-19 pandemic ramped up in the U.S. So far, there have been three credit card developments that have really surprised me. Keeping up with the bills Back in March, [...]

  3 min read Aug 03, 2020
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  Ask Bankrate: When will the recession end? Should I save or pay down debt?

  One readers asks: When will we be out of this economic downturn?

  5 min read Jul 31, 2020
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  Fed leaves rates alone, says economy will ‘depend significantly on the course of the virus’

  It’s unlikely that the financial and economic calamity will be reversed anytime soon.

  7 min read Jul 29, 2020