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Ask Bankrate: Is now a good time to invest in physical gold?
A reader asks whether now is the right time to invest in physical gold.
5 min read Sep 04, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: How can you protect investments from inflation?
A reader asks: If inflation goes up, what is your advice to protect my investments?
6 min read Aug 28, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Are dividend stocks still a good investment?
A reader asks: Dividend stocks had been getting hammered. Are they still a good investment tool?
4 min read Aug 21, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Should I pay down my mortgage or extend the loan term?
A reader asks who’s nearing retirement asks if it’s smart to pay down the mortgage faster.
6 min read Aug 14, 2020 -
Survey: 3 in 5 parents say remote learning will negatively impact their finances
A new school year is just around the corner — and for many that means it’s time to convert the home into a classroom with remote learning being the new norm for millions of American families as a result [...]
5 min read Aug 13, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Should I refinance or double up on mortgage payments?
The answer depends on how far into the loan you are or how close you may be to the end.
8 min read Aug 07, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: When will the recession end? Should I save or pay down debt?
One readers asks: When will we be out of this economic downturn?
5 min read Jul 31, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about mortgage rates, forbearance relief, real estate and more
Readers ask: How low can mortgage rates possibly go?
5 min read Jul 24, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about losing money in IRAs, the future of the housing market and more
A reader asks: My IRA is treading water. Should I still contribute?
9 min read Jul 17, 2020 -
Survey: More than a third of Americans have delayed financial milestones because of pandemic
Buying a home or car and getting married are among the goals people are postponing.
3 min read Jul 15, 2020