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The Fed has kept interest rates steady so far in 2025, but that might change soon.
Aug 18, 2025

Workers still have less purchasing power today than at the beginning of 2021.
Aug 18, 2025

Looking to boost your savings in today’s economy? Try these not-so-obvious tips.
Aug 14, 2025

Businesses may now be starting to pass along higher costs from tariffs to consumers.
Aug 12, 2025

Prices rise and fall all the time in the U.S. economy. It’s not always inflation.
Aug 12, 2025

As the Fed holds interest rates steady, savers still have time to lock in top rates.
Aug 11, 2025

Compare the best high-yield savings rates as of Aug 8, 2025.
Aug 08, 2025

Best high-yield savings rates today
Aug 07, 2025

Mortgage rates dip while inflation sticks around
Aug 13, 2025

In some housing markets, you may have room to ask for a price reduction. Here’s how.
Aug 13, 2025

Mortgage rates are at their lowest levels of the year. These tips can help you maximize the drop.
Aug 07, 2025

Mortgage rates dip while inflation sticks around
Aug 06, 2025

Bankrate’s Greg McBride and others weigh in on what to expect for mortgage rates in March 2025 and beyond.
Aug 01, 2025

With mortgage rates set to gradually fall, does it make sense to refinance this year?
Aug 01, 2025

The Federal Reserve’s decisions have ripple effects, including for mortgages.
Jul 30, 2025

Many programs are available to help homebuyers save enough for a down payment.
Jul 21, 2025

View current credit card rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
Aug 13, 2025

Here’s how to get more out of your credit card while traveling.
Aug 05, 2025

Your credit card might not work in a foreign country. Here are some tips when traveling.
Apr 25, 2025

A credit card can be a good financial tool. When should you get one?
Apr 11, 2025

The major airlines offer frequent flyer programs, but some are better than others.
Feb 27, 2025

Regardless of the amount, spending beyond your credit limit is generally a bad idea.
Feb 18, 2025

Those who apply for a Southwest card for a limited time can earn a Companion Pass by meeting the welcome bonus requirement.
Feb 14, 2025

The program offers personalized tasks and monthly progress checks.
Jan 08, 2025

Bankrate interviewed five student loan industry experts to discuss the immediate and forthcoming fallout of the One Big Beautiful Bill.
Aug 18, 2025

Trump-era shifts bring rapid, chaotic changes to federal student loan policies.
Aug 15, 2025

The federal Parent PLUS Loan has long allowed parents to help their students finance college — but being a parent borrower just got a lot harder.
Aug 13, 2025

One word can sum up the business pulse for August: volatile.
Aug 08, 2025

The CFPB’s BNPL guidance has shifted with its new report.
Aug 06, 2025

The subprime tax affects roughly 1 in 5 American adults.
Aug 06, 2025

I found it funny — and a bit scary — when I noticed Halloween decorations on the shelves beside the back-to-school section of the local grocery store last week. The ghosts and goblins smiled mockingly [...]
Aug 04, 2025

The Fed’s rate hold means loans costs are sticking. Here’s what it means for your business.
Jul 30, 2025

Insurance companies may be taking advantage of states with limited regulation.
Aug 14, 2025

Bankrate explores what dorm insurance is and if your student needs it.
Aug 11, 2025

Has inflation left you underinsured? Bankrate investigates.
Aug 04, 2025

Tariffs will raise prices, but the strategies for insurance savings remain the same.
Aug 04, 2025

If you’ve received a letter from your insurance company asking for updates, you’re not alone.
Jul 31, 2025

Understanding how coinsurance works can help you avoid unexpected expenses and confirm that your coverage meets your needs.
Jul 30, 2025

Telematics impact insurance rates and driver behavior — California’s missing out.
Jul 23, 2025

Learn why Texas homeowners are facing high rates and difficulty obtaining insurance.
Jul 17, 2025
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