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Someone might be using your identity right now. It can be easy to miss it — but there are things you can watch out for to protect yourself. Identity fraud is sadly all too common, and technological innovation [...]

Five reasons why these tempting arrangements might not be so ideal.

If you’re starting your spring with some holiday debt lingering, this can be a helpful solution.

You can still make these investments to save on 2024 taxes.

Is it fair that drivers with poor credit are paying significantly more for car insurance?

Some first-time homebuyers have had luck stacking down payment assistance, with very generous results.

While some withdrawal options exist, they often come with limitations.

Are you doing enough to protect your home from extreme winter weather?

Despite political pressure to cut rates, the Fed looks to keep them steady, for now.

A July rate cut may be off the table, but could a cut in September still be in play?

Every financial decision you make is impacted by the Federal Reserve.

Over 1 in 4 workers are more worried about job security since 2025 began.

Despite political pressure, the Fed is expected to maintain interest rates.

Businesses may now be starting to pass along higher costs from tariffs to consumers.

Prices rise and fall all the time in the U.S. economy. It’s not always inflation.

Tariff concerns will likely cause the Fed to hold rates steady at its July meeting.

Mortgage rates dip as inflation sticks around

Many programs are available to help homebuyers save enough for a down payment.

Mortgage rates rise as inflation sticks around

More than half of U.S. homeowners say there’s no mortgage rate that would make them comfortable with selling their home this year.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can now use a new credit-score metric, VantageScore 4.0.

Submitting a mortgage application can lead some consumers to receive harassing phone calls from lenders — but new legislation may reign them in.

It could take time for the effects of the new tax law to reach the housing market, and mortgage rates.

Mortgage payments have been rising for decades.

View current credit card rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.

Your credit card might not work in a foreign country. Here are some tips when traveling.

A credit card can be a good financial tool. When should you get one?

The major airlines offer frequent flyer programs, but some are better than others.

Regardless of the amount, spending beyond your credit limit is generally a bad idea.

Those who apply for a Southwest card for a limited time can earn a Companion Pass by meeting the welcome bonus requirement.

The program offers personalized tasks and monthly progress checks.

Discover offers a broad range of credit cards that let you rack up rewards for cash back, travel and more.

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness remains a hot-button issue for a Trump Administration determined to narrow eligibility rules.

Forgiveness at the end of an IDR plan will be taxable beginning in 2026.

A unique lender may be able to help if you’ve defaulted on your student loans.

Support is healthiest when offered from a place of capacity, not obligation.

AI is the engine behind the modern financing experience at dealerships.

Federal student loans are still your first stop for funding college, but some private lenders now offer similar perks.

Telematics impact insurance rates and driver behavior — California’s missing out.

Learn why Texas homeowners are facing high rates and difficulty obtaining insurance.

As natural disasters become costlier, home insurance may be key to financial stability.

Bankrate explains how CA, NC, UT and VA car insurance laws are changing in 2025.

Agents and adjusters handle different parts of the insurance policy lifecycle.

Bankrate explores interesting life insurance facts and statistics from 2024.

An adjuster’s opinion of preferred vendor programs.

Some insurance companies are removing the right to appraisal from policies.