The latest Wells Fargo mishap shows small bank errors can give you a big headache
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Oct 28, 2018
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Just 38% of Americans say their finances have improved since the 2016 election
As the economy continues to improve, many people aren’t seeing improvement in their own wallets, Bankrate’s survey finds.
6 min read Oct 24, 2018 -
6 ways to turn your home into a moneymaking property
You can score valuable extra money by using space you already have.
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More than half of Americans don’t have a will — here’s how to write one
Failing to plan ahead can have consequences for those left behind.
4 min read Oct 09, 2018 -
A tiny Silicon Valley starter home sold for a shocking $1.8 million — and it may reveal an ominous sign for the housing market
Home prices in parts of California are breathtaking, but they tell a bigger story
3 min read Oct 03, 2018 -
Adding it up: Here’s how much Americans spend on financial vices
Bankrate’s survey finds many people are falling victim to common spending traps.
5 min read Sep 12, 2018 -
Economists survey: Experts wary ‘leaner economic times’ lie ahead
Bankrate’s survey of top financial experts suggests the economy can’t get much better than this.
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Banks are switching to ‘dot-bank’ websites — here’s what that is
A tweak to your bank’s online address might help you sidestep a scam.
3 min read Aug 29, 2018 -
Women feel financial stress more — and it’s because they’re becoming major players at home and work
The shifting relationship between women and money brings unique financial stress.
4 min read Aug 26, 2018 -
This is the No. 1 reason Americans are losing sleep
Our survey reveals what causes people to toss and turn at night.
4 min read Aug 16, 2018 -
Americans are increasingly obsessed with their credit scores
Overall awareness of credit scores is on the rise, according to a recent survey.
3 min read Aug 06, 2018 -
JPM, big banks spend billions on tech but innovation lags
What’s all that tech spending doing for banks and their customers?
4 min read Jul 27, 2018 -
Millennials prefer cash over stocks — and it could cost them millions
Americans overall favor stocks, but millennials prefer cash. See what else our survey found.
4 min read Jul 25, 2018 -
One of the least populated states should be America’s hottest retirement destination — here’s why
The reasons should inform how, and where, you end up spending your retirement.
3 min read Jul 24, 2018 -
Americans reveal ideal ages for financial milestones
At what age should you buy a home? Get a credit card? Retire? Here’s what our survey found.
4 min read Jul 18, 2018 -
‘The craziest thing I did to save money’
Our savers include a cemetery dumpster-diver and a woman with a hot dog horror story.
3 min read Jun 12, 2018 -
Is a recession on the horizon? See what top economists say
Analysts surveyed by Bankrate predict we’ll see an economic downturn sooner rather than later.
3 min read May 30, 2018 -
Half of Americans aren’t taking a summer vacation. Here’s why
Our survey reveals the biggest hurdle preventing people from taking a summer getaway.
4 min read May 23, 2018 -
Meet Jerome Powell, the new chair of the Federal Reserve
Learn all about Jerome Powell, who is presiding over his first FOMC policy meeting.
3 min read Mar 21, 2018 -
Top economists: Expect the economy to heat up further this year
Economists surveyed by Bankrate tell what’s ahead for interest rates, wages and more.
3 min read Mar 07, 2018
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