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  Bankrate experts: One financial lesson we wish we knew after graduating college

  Calling all college grads: Ten personal finance pros share what they wish they knew.

  11 min read Aug 25, 2023
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  Survey: 89% of American workforce prefer 4-day workweeks, remote work or hybrid work

  What would you change for the chance to work remote, hybrid, or for a shorter week?

  9 min read Aug 23, 2023
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  7 personal finance influencers share lessons learned from their biggest financial regret

  Personal finance influencers have financial regrets, too — here’s what they learned.

  6 min read Aug 14, 2023
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  How race impacts credit: the history and effect on lending practices

  Anyone can build credit and policies now exist to combat lending discrimination.

  8 min read Aug 11, 2023
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  Travel vs. savings: Many Americans are prioritizing wanderlust amid economic uncertainty

  Choosing between travel or savings this summer? It’s possible to budget for both.

  8 min read Aug 04, 2023
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  Can you pay a credit card with another credit card?

  Credit card debt can be tricky, but a balance transfer card may be able to help.

  5 min read Jul 28, 2023
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  Meet the ‘sandwich generation’: Gen Xers are burnt out and stressed about money

  Gen Xers are the most financially stressed generation as they juggle working and caregiving.

  8 min read Jul 24, 2023
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  Survey: 47% of U.S. adults have at least one unused gift card

  Checked your drawers recently? 47% of Americans have unused gift cards.

  5 min read Jul 24, 2023
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  Survey: 74% of Americans have a financial regret, most frequently not saving for retirement early enough

  Bankrate polling shows 21 percent of Americans regret not saving for retirement early enough.

  5 min read Jul 19, 2023
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  Should you cancel an unused credit card?

  Closing a credit card may not be a smart move. Here’s what to consider before canceling an unused card.

  4 min read Jul 14, 2023