Smart Money
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Win big by playing scratch-offs?
I bought a $1 scratch-off lottery ticket every day for a month. Here’s how my experiment fared.
3 min read Mar 13, 2014 -
5 ways to stay safe when selling online
Whether meeting in person or simply shipping, keep yourself and your money safe.
5 min read Jan 16, 2014 -
10 cities with the highest utility bills
The heat is on! You’d be sweating it out if you had to pay utility bills in these cities.
Jan 14, 2014 -
Focus for many consumers? Just paying bills
Just getting by, not getting ahead? You’re not alone, a Bankrate poll finds.
3 min read Nov 25, 2013 -
Financial planning tips for single parents
Careful planning is important when you’re running the household alone.
7 min read Nov 07, 2013 -
4 personal stories of the Great Recession
The U.S. economy has improved, but the ghost of the Great Recession still haunts Americans.
5 min read Sep 27, 2013 -
6 tips for merging finances as newlyweds
Marriage is more than joining together as a couple. It’s also combining financial habits.
4 min read Aug 02, 2013 -
Short on savings, Americans still feeling positive
Bankrate’s Financial Security Index hit a record high while emergency savings are running low.
2 min read Jun 24, 2013 -
June 2013 Financial Security Index charts
These charts point out the most interesting factors in June’s Financial Security Index.
2 min read Jun 24, 2013 -
How much do bad habits cost?
Some habits cost big bucks. If you invest the money instead, you’ll be much better off.
4 min read Jun 19, 2013