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  Second $1,200 stimulus check and reduced unemployment insurance boost: How HEALS Act could affect you

  The proposal sets the stage for a divisive clash among party lines, and the clock is ticking.

  6 min read Jul 28, 2020
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  Preview of the Fed meeting: 4 big questions in the economic battle vs. coronavirus

  Today the economy sits at a critical juncture, having rebounding quickly from some of the worst of the crisis.

  7 min read Jul 24, 2020
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  Ask Bankrate: Questions about mortgage rates, forbearance relief, real estate and more

  Readers ask: How low can mortgage rates possibly go?

  5 min read Jul 24, 2020
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  Survey: Stocks are back as Americans’ favorite way to invest

  Real estate finished as a close second.

  4 min read Jul 23, 2020
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  Survey: 33% of cardholders did something that could hurt their credit score during COVID-19

  13% of cardholders say they’ve worried their credit score would go down since the outbreak began.

  5 min read Jul 22, 2020
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  Roth IRA conversions are more attractive than ever thanks to the SECURE Act

  The SECURE Act and historically low tax rates make a Roth IRA conversion more attractive.

  4 min read Jul 21, 2020
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  Trump’s controversial Fed pick Shelton moves one step closer to board

  Some experts fear Shelton could shake up the U.S. central bank.

  4 min read Jul 21, 2020
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  Ask Bankrate: Questions about losing money in IRAs, the future of the housing market and more

  A reader asks: My IRA is treading water. Should I still contribute?

  9 min read Jul 17, 2020
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  What is economic stimulus and how does it work?

  With all the talk around economic stimulus, here’s how it works and why it’s used.

  4 min read Jul 16, 2020
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  Survey: 61% of experts see stock market underperforming over next 5 years

  The devastating effects of the coronavirus won’t likely be in the rearview mirror anytime soon.

  7 min read Jul 15, 2020
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  Survey: More than a third of Americans have delayed financial milestones because of pandemic

  Buying a home or car and getting married are among the goals people are postponing.

  3 min read Jul 15, 2020
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  What is the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book?

  Fed officials care about more than just economic data.

  5 min read Jul 10, 2020
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  Survey: Nearly half of U.S. households have had incomes cut during coronavirus pandemic

  The most common impacts include layoffs, furloughs and a reduction in hours or pay.

  8 min read Jul 09, 2020
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  Negative interest rates, explained — and how they work

  Would you really get paid to take out a loan?

  8 min read Jul 03, 2020
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  Ask Bankrate: Questions about house payments and retirement, student loan debt and more

  A reader asks: Should I pay down my mortgage or contribute more to retirement?

  7 min read Jul 03, 2020
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  Supreme Court empowers Trump to fire consumer watchdog’s director at will

  The high court ruled CFPB’s structure was unconstitutional, but agency can continue to operate.

  2 min read Jun 29, 2020
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  Ask Bankrate: Questions about negative rates, financial planners and RMDs

  One reader asks how negative interest rates would impact savings accounts.

  4 min read Jun 26, 2020
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  ATMs in a pandemic: How to interact with the touch machine

  Experts weigh in on ways to improve safety for using the more than 50-year old technology.

  4 min read Jun 25, 2020
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  We’re in a recession — will the stock market ever act like it?

  With the market awash with cash, stocks are rising regardless of the fundamentals.

  5 min read Jun 25, 2020
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  $4,000 travel tax credit? Here’s how the ‘Explore America’ stimulus proposal could fund your next vacation

  Here’s what a proposed tax credit for travel could mean for you.

  4 min read Jun 24, 2020