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Over 1 in 4 workers are more worried about job security since 2025 began.
Jul 24, 2025
High-yield savings rates today: July 21, 2025 | Best APYs exceed 4% ahead of next week’s Fed meeting
Despite political pressure, the Fed is expected to maintain interest rates.
Jul 21, 2025
Businesses may now be starting to pass along higher costs from tariffs to consumers.
Jul 15, 2025
Prices rise and fall all the time in the U.S. economy. It’s not always inflation.
Jul 15, 2025
Tariff concerns will likely cause the Fed to hold rates steady at its July meeting.
Jul 14, 2025
Many women feel financial success is out of reach in today’s economy — but it doesn’t have to be.
Jul 10, 2025
Top savings APYs remain above 4%, with plenty of account options to choose from.
Jul 07, 2025
Bankrate’s Economic Indicator Survey: Unemployment could rise to the highest since 2021 by next year
A slowdown may already be underway in the once formidable U.S. job market.
Jul 02, 2025
Mortgage rates dip as inflation sticks around
Jul 23, 2025
Many programs are available to help homebuyers save enough for a down payment.
Jul 21, 2025
Mortgage rates rise as inflation sticks around
Jul 16, 2025
More than half of U.S. homeowners say there’s no mortgage rate that would make them comfortable with selling their home this year.
Jul 14, 2025
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can now use a new credit-score metric, VantageScore 4.0.
Jul 11, 2025
Submitting a mortgage application can lead some consumers to receive harassing phone calls from lenders — but new legislation may reign them in.
Jul 10, 2025
It could take time for the effects of the new tax law to reach the housing market, and mortgage rates.
Jul 09, 2025
Mortgage payments have been rising for decades.
Jul 03, 2025
View current credit card rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
Jul 24, 2025
Your credit card might not work in a foreign country. Here are some tips when traveling.
Apr 25, 2025
A credit card can be a good financial tool. When should you get one?
Apr 11, 2025
The major airlines offer frequent flyer programs, but some are better than others.
Feb 27, 2025
Regardless of the amount, spending beyond your credit limit is generally a bad idea.
Feb 18, 2025
Those who apply for a Southwest card for a limited time can earn a Companion Pass by meeting the welcome bonus requirement.
Feb 14, 2025
The program offers personalized tasks and monthly progress checks.
Jan 08, 2025
Discover offers a broad range of credit cards that let you rack up rewards for cash back, travel and more.
Dec 18, 2024
Forgiveness at the end of an IDR plan will be taxable beginning in 2026.
Jul 25, 2025
A unique lender may be able to help if you’ve defaulted on your student loans.
Jul 22, 2025
Support is healthiest when offered from a place of capacity, not obligation.
Jul 21, 2025
AI is the engine behind the modern financing experience at dealerships.
Jul 21, 2025
Federal student loan changes making you eye private lenders? Here are 7 with federal loan-like perks
Federal student loans are still your first stop for funding college, but some private lenders now offer similar perks.
Jul 21, 2025
LendingClub customers can receive two percent of their on-time loan payment in cash back.
Jul 21, 2025
Interest accrual resumes Aug. 8 for SAVE plan enrollees.
Jul 21, 2025
The Big, Beautiful Bill’s student loan repayment provisions are groundbreaking.
Jul 15, 2025
Telematics impact insurance rates and driver behavior — California’s missing out.
Jul 23, 2025
Learn why Texas homeowners are facing high rates and difficulty obtaining insurance.
Jul 17, 2025
As natural disasters become costlier, home insurance may be key to financial stability.
Jul 10, 2025
Bankrate explains how CA, NC, UT and VA car insurance laws are changing in 2025.
Jul 03, 2025
Agents and adjusters handle different parts of the insurance policy lifecycle.
Jul 01, 2025
Bankrate explores interesting life insurance facts and statistics from 2024.
Jun 27, 2025
An adjuster’s opinion of preferred vendor programs.
Jun 26, 2025
Some insurance companies are removing the right to appraisal from policies.
Jun 20, 2025
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