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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 -
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 -
How much available credit should you have?
You should accept as much credit as you qualify for, but use it responsibly.
3 min read Jul 12, 2023 -
Survey: 77% of travelers plagued by travel problems amid booming season; more than half saw higher prices
63% of Americans plan to travel this year — what are your budget travel tips?
6 min read Jul 10, 2023 -
8 ways to stretch your paycheck further
Living paycheck to paycheck can take a toll on one’s physical and mental health.
6 min read Jul 06, 2023 -
Hot inflation is squeezing lower-income households’ emergency funds
37% of lower-income people have no savings, unchanged from when inflation was highest.
6 min read Jun 27, 2023 -
Is Experian Boost worth it?
Experian Boost is a credit-building tool that lets you use alternative data to boost your score. It’s free to use and boosts scores by 12 points on average, yet there are a few downsides to consider [...]
6 min read Jun 22, 2023 -
1 in 4 young adult Americans want to turn their side hustle into a career
Would you do your side hustle full-time? Younger adults want to make the switch.
6 min read Jun 14, 2023 -
8 best finance apps for gig workers
These apps offer features such as budgeting tools, benefits resources and cash advances.
6 min read Jun 09, 2023 -
Survey: 66% of Americans have a negative view of tipping
New Bankrate research shows Gen Zers and men are the groups least likely to tip.
8 min read Jun 08, 2023