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Best high-yield savings rates for August 6, 2025
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Best high-yield savings rate today.
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Compare the best high-yield savings rates as of Aug 4, 2025.
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Officials are worried about cutting interest rates too soon as Trump’s tariffs push up inflation.
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Bankrate’s experts are reacting live to the Fed’s latest interest rate decision.
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Bankrate analyzed the Fed’s historic rate moves for clues on what might come next.
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Despite political pressure to cut rates, the Fed looks to keep them steady, for now.
Mortgage rates are at their lowest levels of the year. These tips can help you maximize the drop.
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Mortgage rates dip while inflation sticks around
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Bankrate’s Greg McBride and others weigh in on what to expect for mortgage rates in March 2025 and beyond.
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With mortgage rates set to gradually fall, does it make sense to refinance this year?
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Mortgage rates dip while inflation sticks around
The Federal Reserve’s decisions have ripple effects, including for mortgages.
Many programs are available to help homebuyers save enough for a down payment.
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More than half of U.S. homeowners say there’s no mortgage rate that would make them comfortable with selling their home this year.
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Here’s how to get more out of your credit card while traveling.
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Your credit card might not work in a foreign country. Here are some tips when traveling.
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A credit card can be a good financial tool. When should you get one?
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The major airlines offer frequent flyer programs, but some are better than others.
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Regardless of the amount, spending beyond your credit limit is generally a bad idea.
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Those who apply for a Southwest card for a limited time can earn a Companion Pass by meeting the welcome bonus requirement.
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The program offers personalized tasks and monthly progress checks.
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Discover offers a broad range of credit cards that let you rack up rewards for cash back, travel and more.
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The CFPB’s BNPL guidance has shifted with its new report.
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I found it funny — and a bit scary — when I noticed Halloween decorations on the shelves beside the back-to-school section of the local grocery store last week. The ghosts and goblins smiled mockingly [...]
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The Fed’s rate hold means loans costs are sticking. Here’s what it means for your business.
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Auto rates will likely not decrease this year. Consider how to still save.
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The more debt that buy now, pay later borrowers accumulate, the likelier it is that they’ll resort to personal loans for debt consolidation.
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You can obtain a bankruptcy discharge of most consumer debt, such as credit cards, but not student loans. The rules are too restrictive.
Ongoing changes to the CFPB will likely reduce regulations and consumer protections.
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Has inflation left you underinsured? Bankrate investigates.
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Tariffs will raise prices, but the strategies for insurance savings remain the same.
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If you’ve received a letter from your insurance company asking for updates, you’re not alone.
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Understanding how coinsurance works can help you avoid unexpected expenses and confirm that your coverage meets your needs.
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Telematics impact insurance rates and driver behavior — California’s missing out.
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Learn why Texas homeowners are facing high rates and difficulty obtaining insurance.
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As natural disasters become costlier, home insurance may be key to financial stability.
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Bankrate explains how CA, NC, UT and VA car insurance laws are changing in 2025.
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