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  Survey: Americans divided on whether to credit Trump with strong economy

  A Bankrate survey shows how Americans feel about their finances as they relate to the Trump presidency and the 2020 election.

  4 min read Oct 24, 2019
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  Survey: Despite safety concerns, 64% of U.S. cardholders save their information online

  Saving payment info online is convenient, but many Americans still worry about safety.

  5 min read Oct 24, 2019
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  With commission-free trading nearly everywhere, here’s what investors should demand now

  The next battle lines for brokers have been drawn.

  7 min read Oct 22, 2019
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  Survey: 2 out of 5 Americans aren’t ready for next recession

  The solid U.S. economy will not last forever and many Americans are unprepared.

  8 min read Oct 16, 2019
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  Nearly half of Americans have let their airline or hotel rewards expire

  You’ve worked hard for your points and miles — why let them go to waste?

  2 min read Oct 07, 2019
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  In the race to zero-fee broker commissions, here’s who the big winner is

  But should all investors cheer the changes?

  6 min read Oct 04, 2019
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  Here’s what it means when a bank gets a loan from the Fed’s discount window

  This window may even prevent bank failures and insolvency. Here’s how it works.

  9 min read Sep 30, 2019
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  Survey: Lending cash to loved ones ends badly for nearly half of Americans

  Most Americans have assisted a friend or family member by lending cash, credit cards or by co-signing a financial product.

  4 min read Sep 26, 2019
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  Survey: Scary percentage of Americans financially unprepared for recession

  Survey finds too many of us are not budgeting and struggling to stay afloat.

  4 min read Sep 25, 2019
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  Fed cuts rates by quarter point, split on further reductions

  Here’s what the U.S. central bank decided to do with interest rates.

  6 min read Sep 18, 2019
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  5 key themes to watch for at the Fed’s July meeting

  How much of a rate cut can we expect from the Fed?

  10 min read Sep 16, 2019
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  How likely is a recession by the 2020 elections? Here’s what top economists say

  The major concern about the U.S. economy: How much longer will the expansion last?

  5 min read Sep 16, 2019
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  5 key themes to watch for at the Fed’s September meeting

  Will the Fed cut rates for a second-straight meeting?

  8 min read Sep 13, 2019
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  These challenger banks killed the overdraft fee. Now, they’re reinventing it

  Meet the alternative solution to low-balance bank days.

  5 min read Sep 12, 2019
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  Survey: Nearly half of millennials cite living costs as a key barrier to homeownership

  Millennials are exploring multiple avenues to fund their down payment and closing costs.

  6 min read Sep 11, 2019
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  Survey: Expect the Fed to cut rates at least two more times over the next year

  The July rate cut is likely just the beginning, Bankrate’s latest economists’ poll finds.

  7 min read Sep 04, 2019
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  Survey: Less than a third of Americans have increased their retirement savings rate this year

  And find out who’s most likely to boost their retirement contributions.

  5 min read Aug 21, 2019
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  Why Nebraska is the best state to retire

  The Cornhusker State deserves a look as a place to settle after your work days are over.

  3 min read Aug 20, 2019
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  68% of Americans have skipped recreational activities in the past year because of cost

  Bankrate’s poll finds most U.S. adults have skipped out on fun because of the price tag.

  4 min read Aug 14, 2019
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  Why tech-savvy young adults can’t quit bank branches

  Digital banking is on the rise, but in-person banking at a branch is far from over.

  6 min read Aug 05, 2019