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Vices like drinking, smoking and gambling cost Americans more than $2,400 per year
Drinking, smoking and playing the lottery are eating up a significant portion of earnings, particularly for the lowest earners.
4 min read Dec 12, 2019 -
Survey: Recession odds diminishing for U.S. economy, but watch for a slowdown
The U.S. economy is going to be walking a fine line over the next year.
8 min read Dec 04, 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 -
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 -
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 -
Financing cosmetic procedures: Breast implants
Breast implant surgery is considered cosmetic. Insurance may not help with the bill.
4 min read Aug 05, 2019 -
We’re in the longest economic expansion in US history — here’s what made it unlike any other
The U.S. economy looks far different now than it did when the expansion first began in June 2009.
13 min read Jul 18, 2019 -
6 money lessons your teenager can learn from a summer job
Your teenager’s paycheck isn’t the only benefit of a summer job.
3 min read Jul 12, 2019 -
Money mistakes you should never make after 60
Financial planning is important at all ages, but takes center stage after 60.
4 min read Jul 10, 2019 -
U.S. job growth surges in June with employers adding 224,000 jobs
U.S. employers created more jobs than expected. Here’s a look at the big picture.
2 min read Jul 05, 2019