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‘The craziest thing I did to save money’
Our savers include a cemetery dumpster-diver and a woman with a hot dog horror story.
3 min read Jun 12, 2018 -
Is a recession on the horizon? See what top economists say
Analysts surveyed by Bankrate predict we’ll see an economic downturn sooner rather than later.
3 min read May 30, 2018 -
Half of Americans aren’t taking a summer vacation. Here’s why
Our survey reveals the biggest hurdle preventing people from taking a summer getaway.
4 min read May 23, 2018 -
Top economists: Expect the economy to heat up further this year
Economists surveyed by Bankrate tell what’s ahead for interest rates, wages and more.
3 min read Mar 07, 2018 -
Top 10 Causes of Debt
These top 10 causes of debt are putting — and keeping — many Americans in the red.
3 min read Mar 01, 2018 -
63% of smartphone users have at least one financial app
Bankrate’s latest survey finds Americans have largely embraced money apps.
4 min read Feb 08, 2018 -
Satisfied with your job? Most Americans are, Bankrate survey finds
With the job market on solid footing, workers report strong job satisfaction.
3 min read Feb 01, 2018 -
This Giving Tuesday, many Americans plan to give back
Approximately one out of five charitable donations will be larger than last year’s.
2 min read Nov 28, 2017 -
Your identity is broken. Here are 3 powerful ways to take control
Lock down your personal information by finding ways not to share it.
4 min read Oct 06, 2017 -
Credit monitoring alone won’t protect you from identity theft
There’s no silver bullet to stop fraud. Here’s how to make the bad guys’ job harder.
3 min read Sep 12, 2017