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  7 tips for choosing a savings account when interest rates increase

  Interest rates are on the rise. Follow these tips to find a savings account that can keep up.

  3 min read Jul 10, 2018
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  ‘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
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  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
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  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
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  Why are people saving less now?

  When times are good, Americans tend to neglect their savings. That’s the wrong move.

  3 min read May 08, 2018
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  Consumer advocates question Congress’ Dodd-Frank reforms

  Congress is looking to change parts of the post-crisis financial reform legislation. Consumer advocates are not impressed.

  4 min read Apr 24, 2018
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  5 financial moves DREAMers should make now

  DACA immigration protections are coming to an end. Here’s how to mind your money.

  7 min read Apr 16, 2018
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  Want to fix your finances? Compare how you spend with others

  One of the best tools to change financial behaviors is to compare how you spend with others.

  5 min read Apr 10, 2018
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  Libor is rising with other interest rates. Here’s what it means for you

  Although it’s being phased out, Libor is very much relevant to borrowers and investors.

  2 min read Apr 09, 2018
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  How trended credit data can help you get a mortgage

  Find out how this enhanced credit information could help you get access to a home loan.

  3 min read Apr 02, 2018
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  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
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  3 ways to spend your tax refund

  You can’t wait for your tax refund. Here’s what you should do with it.

  2 min read Mar 14, 2018
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  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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  Only a quarter of workers attribute their bigger paycheck to GOP tax law

  Many Americans haven’t noticed a pay hike on the heels of tax reform, Bankrate’s survey finds.

  3 min read Mar 05, 2018
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  How to teach your kids good financial habits

  Getting your kids to adopt good financial habits doesn’t have to be a chore.

  4 min read Mar 02, 2018
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  5 investments that are better than bitcoin

  Want to invest in cryptocurrency? Check out these alternatives instead.

  4 min read Feb 13, 2018
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  63% of smartphone users have at least one financial app

  Bankrate’s latest survey finds Americans have largely embraced money apps.

  4 min read Feb 08, 2018
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  Struggling with a budget? Let the bank limit your spending

  Mainline banks and fintech apps are deploying a novel feature to aid budgeting.

  5 min read Feb 05, 2018
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  Satisfied with your job? Most Americans are, Bankrate survey finds

  With the job market on solid footing, workers report strong job satisfaction.

  3 min read Feb 01, 2018
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  How the weaker dollar impacts you

  You may have read about the weaker U.S. Dollar, now find out what it means for you.

  2 min read Jan 31, 2018