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Why did my credit score drop?
Your credit score may go down for a few reasons, but there are steps you can take today to increase it again.
5 min read Mar 09, 2023 -
Consumer credit protections: Know your rights
Credit card consumers enjoy various protections under laws such as the CARD Act.
5 min read Mar 09, 2023 -
Average wedding cost: Wedding planning tips for 2023
Wedding expenses see inflation, too. This is how much more people are paying.
7 min read Mar 08, 2023 -
Women feel less prepared to weather a recession than men. Here’s why
Women feel less prepared than men to weather a recession. The reasons are complicated.
10 min read Mar 06, 2023 -
Average credit scores in each state: How does yours compare?
How does your credit score match with others from your state?
5 min read Mar 02, 2023 -
What is the Equal Credit Opportunity Act?
Know your rights when it comes to lending practices.
7 min read Feb 27, 2023 -
The pink tax: Latest updates and statistics
Bankrate has the latest on how the pink tax can make everyday items more expensive.
7 min read Feb 27, 2023 -
How to calculate your personal inflation rate in 2023
Inflation is different for everyone. Read on to see how your expenses may have changed.
6 min read Feb 16, 2023 -
Average cost of Valentine’s day: 2023 statistics
Here’s how much people are planning on spending on their dates this Valentine’s Day.
6 min read Feb 14, 2023 -
Debt and mental health statistics
Debt can have serious effects on mental health, according to Bankrate research.
9 min read Jan 31, 2023