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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

Currently, you can lock in annual percentage yields (APYs) on certificates of deposit (CDs) above 4 percent on many nationally available CDs, while a select few financial institutions offer promotional [...]
Jun 30, 2025

Savings APYs remain high as the Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady.
Jun 30, 2025

Nearly 1 in 4 Americans have no emergency savings, according to a new Bankrate survey.
Jun 26, 2025

Several banks continue to offer savings accounts well above 4 percent APY.
Jun 23, 2025

Bankrate’s experts are reacting live to the Fed’s latest interest rate decision.
Jun 18, 2025

The Fed has now gone six months without cutting interest rates.
Jun 18, 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 rates rise amid uncertainty in the markets
Jul 09, 2025

Mortgage payments have been rising for decades.
Jul 03, 2025


Bankrate’s Greg McBride and others weigh in on what to expect for mortgage rates in March 2025 and beyond.
Jun 30, 2025

If only our writer knew then what she knows now.
Jun 25, 2025

Our expert’s analysis of the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conservatorship debate.
Jun 24, 2025

The Federal Reserve’s decisions have ripple effects, including for mortgages.
Jun 18, 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

Venmo, the mobile payments app, offers a debit card with rewards for spending.
Mar 31, 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

From beer money to making ends meet, side hustles continue to be popular. Get the stats here.
Jul 09, 2025

The states with the highest federal student loan delinquency rates voted red.
Jul 08, 2025

Despite the popularity of no-fee financial products, personal loan origination fees are still common — and sometimes expensive.
Jul 08, 2025

Navigating debt, relationships and supporting long-term financial goals.
Jul 08, 2025

Stephen Carter isn’t your typical car owner. Not only does he own five vehicles, but he rents them out on Turo (think Airbnb for cars). But last fall, Carter didn’t qualify for auto loan approval for [...]
Jul 07, 2025

The application for the 2025-26 academic year closes on June 30, 2026.
Jul 01, 2025

Graham shares her story of how a $10k personal loan helped her handle a disaster.
Jul 01, 2025

New grads are struggling to stand out among the crowd in a challenging job market.
Jul 01, 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

The new minimum coverage limits go into effect July 1, 2025.
Jun 16, 2025

Who pays for safety? Body shops say insurers increasingly refuse to cover full OEM collision repairs
“They told us the safety inspection was ‘unwarranted.’”
Jun 11, 2025

The average age of a car in the U.S. is over 12 years.
Jun 06, 2025
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