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Economists survey: Future looks good for saving, bad for growth
Two dozen experts expect economic growth to slow or steady in 2019, Bankrate’s poll finds.
5 min read Dec 04, 2018 -
Adding it up: Here’s how much Americans spend on financial vices
Bankrate’s survey finds many people are falling victim to common spending traps.
5 min read Sep 12, 2018 -
Economists survey: Experts wary ‘leaner economic times’ lie ahead
Bankrate’s survey of top financial experts suggests the economy can’t get much better than this.
3 min read Sep 04, 2018 -
Women feel financial stress more — and it’s because they’re becoming major players at home and work
The shifting relationship between women and money brings unique financial stress.
4 min read Aug 26, 2018 -
This is the No. 1 reason Americans are losing sleep
Our survey reveals what causes people to toss and turn at night.
4 min read Aug 16, 2018 -
Americans reveal ideal ages for financial milestones
At what age should you buy a home? Get a credit card? Retire? Here’s what our survey found.
4 min read Jul 18, 2018 -
Why you need an ‘opportunity fund’
Here’s how an opportunity fund can help you prepare for once-in-a-lifetime chances.
4 min read Jun 26, 2018 -
‘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