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Survey: America’s top economists expect double-digit unemployment rate into 2021
Forecasts were wide-ranging when it comes to predicting how much damage the pandemic caused.
8 min read Jun 03, 2020 -
What is the highest credit score someone can have?
Having a perfect credit score can open quite a few doors for you financially, but it’s actually not necessary to have an 850 for that to happen.
3 min read Jun 01, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about investing in real estate, tracking down stimulus and more
One reader asks: With interest rates so low, is it a good idea to invest in real estate?
9 min read May 29, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about stimulus checks, mortgage refinancing and Social Security
Find out what you can do if your stimulus check was deposited into the wrong account.
7 min read May 22, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about using retirement funds to pay off debt, refinancing while unemployed and more
See whether it’s smart to tap retirement savings to pay down debt.
5 min read May 15, 2020 -
Survey: Nearly one-third of Americans dealing with lower income due to coronavirus outbreak
Half of those same households report having taken on more debt.
7 min read May 13, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about free refinancing, keeping retirement savings safe and more
Bankrate’s experts answer reader questions each week.
4 min read May 01, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about affording a new house, maximizing savings, RMDs and more
Bankrate’s experts answer reader questions on a range of topics.
8 min read Apr 24, 2020 -
How you can protect your credit score during the coronavirus pandemic
Economic uncertainty due to coronavirus can impact credit health. Take action to limit the impact and safeguard your score.
9 min read Apr 21, 2020 -
3 types of coronavirus scams to watch out for
Scammers are looking for any possibility to trick you into revealing your personal financial details.
6 min read Apr 17, 2020