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  Fed cuts interest rates by a quarter point for the first time in a decade

  The Fed’s move is a win for borrowers and a wake up call for savers.

  6 min read Jul 31, 2019
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  What goes wrong most often at banks, according to consumer complaints filed at CFPB

  Save time and money by learning from other people’s mistakes.

  7 min read Jul 30, 2019
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  Most important issue for voters in 2020 is the economy, Bankrate survey reveals

  Americans favor Biden over President Trump on key issues.

  5 min read Jul 30, 2019
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  If the Fed cuts interest rates, expect it to be an ‘insurance’ cut — here’s what that means

  Here’s everything you need to know about this unique type of easing from the Fed.

  8 min read Jul 24, 2019
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  We’re in the longest economic expansion in US history — here’s what made it unlike any other

  The U.S. economy looks far different now than it did when the expansion first began in June 2009.

  13 min read Jul 18, 2019
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  Survey: Real estate is back as Americans’ favorite long-term investment

  The results are in and here’s where Americans prefer to invest their money.

  4 min read Jul 17, 2019
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  A growing percentage of Americans have no emergency savings whatsoever

  Nearly 3 in 10 adults would be at a loss if they suddenly needed to cover a costly expense.

  4 min read Jul 01, 2019
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  Using your gift cards while traveling abroad

  Here’s what you need to know before packing your gift card along with your passport.

  2 min read Jun 24, 2019
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  Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, signals openness to future cuts

  Here’s what the Fed said on interest rates and the economy.

  4 min read Jun 19, 2019
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  Mark Cuban-backed fintech app launches checking account with a twist

  Fintech firm Dave created a product that reinvents overdraft fees and helps customers build their credit.

  3 min read Jun 18, 2019
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  Discover Bank just eliminated fees on all its deposit products

  That includes their checking, savings, money market and CD accounts. Here are the details.

  2 min read Jun 17, 2019
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  4 key themes to watch for at the Federal Reserve’s June meeting

  Is it still too soon for the Fed to cut rates?

  8 min read Jun 14, 2019
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  Has the economy peaked? Here’s what top economists have to say

  It’s shaping up to be a challenging year for the U.S. economy.

  4 min read Jun 13, 2019
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  Survey: Nearly 1 in 4 American adults are worse off now than before the Great Recession

  Even though nationwide economic numbers paint a rosy picture overall, many Americans have been left behind.

  7 min read Jun 13, 2019
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  The Trump administration’s trade wars are whipping Fed policy back and forth

  Here’s why Fed officials are so concerned about the trade war right now.

  9 min read Jun 07, 2019
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  Survey: 40% of top economists expect Fed to cut rates over next year

  Bankrate’s latest Economic Indicator survey finds economists are revisiting Fed policy predictions.

  7 min read Jun 06, 2019
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  U.S. economic growth in the first quarter revised down slightly to 3.1 percent

  But the revision was less than economists thought it would be.

  3 min read May 30, 2019
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  Survey: Over 6 in 10 American cardholders have canceled a credit card — and many don’t know the impact

  Many Americans have misconceptions about how to handle a credit card they aren’t using anymore.

  5 min read May 29, 2019
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  Smart homes offer convenience but can also compromise privacy

  Smart homes are here now, but technology can have a hidden cost.

  4 min read May 21, 2019
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  7 smart things to do after receiving a windfall

  A windfall can be a life-changing blessing. It can also be a burden if not handled properly.

  4 min read May 15, 2019