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Ask Bankrate: Should I refinance or double up on mortgage payments?
The answer depends on how far into the loan you are or how close you may be to the end.
8 min read Jul 12, 2022 -
Ask Bankrate: When will the recession end? Should I save or pay down debt?
One readers asks: When will we be out of this economic downturn?
5 min read Jul 12, 2022 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about mortgage rates, forbearance relief, real estate and more
Readers ask: How low can mortgage rates possibly go?
5 min read Oct 21, 2022 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about losing money in IRAs, the future of the housing market and more
A reader asks: My IRA is treading water. Should I still contribute?
9 min read Jul 12, 2022 -
Survey: More than a third of Americans have delayed financial milestones because of pandemic
Buying a home or car and getting married are among the goals people are postponing.
3 min read Apr 07, 2022 -
Evictions during the pandemic: What to know and where renters can get help
With moratoriums coming to an end, millions of renters may be forced out of their homes.
4 min read Jun 03, 2022 -
8 ways to help pay for college if your financial situation suddenly worsened
Facing financial difficulties and struggling with returning to college? Here’s how to regain control.
6 min read Nov 03, 2020 -
Recent grads: 6 tips for tackling your finances
Follow this advice for starting your adult life on the right foot financially.
5 min read Mar 11, 2022 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about house payments and retirement, student loan debt and more
A reader asks: Should I pay down my mortgage or contribute more to retirement?
7 min read Jul 12, 2022 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about negative rates, financial planners and RMDs
One reader asks how negative interest rates would impact savings accounts.
4 min read Jul 12, 2022