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  Fed holds rates near zero as presidential election results remain uncertain

  The Fed will continue to stay on the sidelines when it comes to rates.

  6 min read Nov 05, 2020
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  What is myFICO?

  Learn about how myFICO works and how it stacks up against the competition to decide if it’s the right credit monitoring service for you.

  5 min read Nov 05, 2020
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  How to remove negative items from your credit report

  If your credit score is not where you want it to be, you probably already know that it is the negative items on your credit report that bring your score down the most. These items will fall off eventually, [...]

  5 min read Nov 05, 2020
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  Home equity rises even as loan availability tightens

  Americans have tons of cash locked up in their homes.

  4 min read Nov 05, 2020
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  How to create a budget that works for you

  Like cleansing your body with a special diet, purge your debt and start saving with a budget.

  4 min read Nov 04, 2020
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  What is the shopping cart trick and does it still work in 2021?

  The shopping cart trick sounds like a good way to avoid a hard credit pull, but does it really work? Here’s everything you need to know about the mythical shopping cart trick.

  5 min read Nov 04, 2020
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  What is a month-to-month lease?

  Landlords know that tenants are looking for flexibility.

  3 min read Nov 02, 2020
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  Preview of the Fed meeting: What’s next for post-election monetary stimulus?

  Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will have a communications tightrope to walk.

  7 min read Oct 30, 2020
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  13 steps to take if you’ve lost your job due to the coronavirus crisis

  Out of work due to coronavirus? Here’s what you can do to help lessen the financial blow.

  11 min read Oct 28, 2020
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  Poll: Most Americans lax about protecting personal data

  Have you ever used your dog’s name as a password, hopped online at a coffee shop or tossed your credit card bill in the recycle bin? A new poll shows you’re not the only one taking these kinds of data [...]

  5 min read Oct 28, 2020
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  Ask Bankrate: Is the new 0.5 percent refinance fee here to stay?

  A reader asks: Do you see the new fee on refinancing mortgages being permanent?

  6 min read Oct 23, 2020
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  The coin conundrum: Why coins are still scarce and how it affects consumers

  A nationwide coin supply shortage has dragged on for months now. Here’s what you need to know.

  6 min read Oct 16, 2020
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  7 tips for finding a new job during the coronavirus pandemic

  It’s going to be a competitive labor market for Americans looking to get back to work.

  6 min read Oct 16, 2020
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  Ask Bankrate: Are reverse mortgages risky? Is it smart to refinance one?

  There are many misconceptions about reverse mortgages. Here’s why Bankrate’s expert is a fan of the product.

  6 min read Oct 16, 2020
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  5 uncommon ways to save for the holidays

  Looking for creative ways to save on holiday gifts this year? Here are a few ideas.

  3 min read Oct 14, 2020
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  5 money-saving home maintenance tips

  Here are five simple ways to save money on home maintenance.

  4 min read Oct 14, 2020
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  Survey: Biggest threat to the economy? More Americans say it’s coronavirus and not election outcome

  More than half of Americans say they are spending less because of those risks.

  6 min read Oct 14, 2020
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  Virtual tours are on the rise as people shop for homes without leaving theirs

  Think twice before working with agents who aren’t familiar with video technology.

  3 min read Oct 12, 2020
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  Ask Bankrate: Saving for a down payment. Where should I keep my money?

  A reader asks where to put money intended to be used for a home down payment.

  4 min read Oct 09, 2020
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  A personal finance influencer shares 5 tips for building up your emergency fund during a pandemic

  It takes work and a positive mindset, but an emergency fund can be there for you when you need it most.

  3 min read Oct 06, 2020