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Using credit-builder loans to boost your credit and savings comes with a big catch
They’re not your silver bullet if you have bad credit and are struggling to save.
3 min read Nov 01, 2019 -
Survey: Americans divided on whether to credit Trump with strong economy
A Bankrate survey shows how Americans feel about their finances as they relate to the Trump presidency and the 2020 election.
4 min read Oct 24, 2019 -
Survey: 2 out of 5 Americans aren’t ready for next recession
The solid U.S. economy will not last forever and many Americans are unprepared.
7 min read Oct 16, 2019 -
Despite the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years, many remain discouraged
Headline numbers on employment may not be telling the full story.
5 min read Oct 07, 2019 -
Survey: Scary percentage of Americans financially unprepared for recession
Survey finds too many of us are not budgeting and struggling to stay afloat.
4 min read Sep 25, 2019 -
How likely is a recession by the 2020 elections? Here’s what top economists say
The major concern about the U.S. economy: How much longer will the expansion last?
5 min read Sep 16, 2019 -
Boost your credit score by self-reporting
A proactive approach can help consumers build a credit score when their payment history is thin.
4 min read Sep 10, 2019 -
Survey: Expect the Fed to cut rates at least two more times over the next year
The July rate cut is likely just the beginning, Bankrate’s latest economists’ poll finds.
7 min read Sep 04, 2019 -
What it’s like to prepare for the next recession when you’re still feeling the effects of the last one
The next downturn may not be as bad as 2008 was, but could still be quite tough to bounce back from.
7 min read Aug 21, 2019 -
Finance charges: What they are and how you can avoid them
Finance charges impact the balances you pay on your credit cards, but developing good credit habits can help you avoid them.
2 min read Aug 19, 2019