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  Here’s what the Fed has to see before lifting interest rates from rock bottom

  One of the Fed’s greatest fears is a slow and grueling economic recovery.

  8 min read May 08, 2020
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  Survey: Over half of mortgage, auto borrowers fret about their ability to pay

  If you’re worried about paying your bills, the say-nothing approach won’t work.

  4 min read May 06, 2020
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  Coronavirus: Three budget friendly ways to improve your financial hygiene

  Protecting the future of your financial health doesn’t have to be expensive.

  5 min read May 04, 2020
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  Spring homebuying season is all but canceled — but will it hurt home values?

  Home values will take a hit if COVID-19 drags on, experts predict.

  5 min read May 01, 2020
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  Ask Bankrate: Questions about free refinancing, keeping retirement savings safe and more

  Bankrate’s experts answer reader questions each week.

  4 min read May 01, 2020
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  Fed expects to hold rates near zero until economy has weathered ‘severe’ virus effects

  The coronavirus pandemic has brought the U.S. economy to its knees.

  5 min read Apr 29, 2020
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  Survey: 57% of Americans want more coronavirus financial relief from government

  Stimulus checks have arrived, but more support is needed from political leaders, consumers say.

  6 min read Apr 27, 2020
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  Federal Reserve lifts six-withdrawal limit on savings accounts

  Consumers get more access to their savings at a time when they may urgently need it.

  2 min read Apr 24, 2020
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  Forecast survey: Economy’s slow rebound from coronavirus free fall will keep Fed on hold until 2022

  It could take years for growth and unemployment to return to where they were before the pandemic.

  5 min read Apr 24, 2020
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  Preview of the Fed meeting: What’s left in Powell’s coronavirus recession playbook?

  The Fed’s biggest priority should be making sure as little as possible breaks on the way down.

  8 min read Apr 24, 2020
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  Ask Bankrate: Questions about affording a new house, maximizing savings, RMDs and more

  Bankrate’s experts answer reader questions on a range of topics.

  8 min read Apr 24, 2020
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  Tips for negotiating fee waivers when your bank’s not offering them

  Talk your way out of a charge — or get someone else to do it for you.

  4 min read Apr 23, 2020
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  Shelter in place: Is the coronavirus a turning point for challenger banks?

  The branch is closed. Challenger banks see their moment.

  6 min read Apr 23, 2020
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  How you can protect your credit score during the coronavirus pandemic

  Economic uncertainty due to coronavirus can impact credit health. Take action to limit the impact and safeguard your score.

  9 min read Apr 21, 2020
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  Your money is safe — banks are much healthier today than a decade ago

  Your money is safe as long as there’s federal deposit insurance.

  4 min read Apr 17, 2020
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  3 types of coronavirus scams to watch out for

  Scammers are looking for any possibility to trick you into revealing your personal financial details.

  6 min read Apr 17, 2020
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  Ask Bankrate: Questions about real estate prices, CD rates and unemployment

  Bankrate’s experts answer reader questions on a range of topics.

  7 min read Apr 17, 2020
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  Survey: 59 million have lost money on canceled plans due to coronavirus

  Over six in 10 Americans have canceled plans in the wake of the pandemic.

  4 min read Apr 16, 2020
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  How the Fed is trying to rescue the economy from the coronavirus with an emergency stash of cash

  It’s pushed the Fed down a new, uncharted path.

  5 min read Apr 15, 2020
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  Facing financial hardship due to coronavirus? Here’s how to get free advice and help

  How to get guidance from an expert without spending a dime.

  3 min read Apr 09, 2020