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Survey: As coronavirus spreads, nearly 1 in 3 Americans admit to not seeking medical care due to cost
Medical care is a crucial part of containing the virus and keeping Americans healthy.
6 min read Jan 25, 2023 -
Here’s how top economists predict the coronavirus will impact the U.S. economy
Predictions range from cautiously optimistic to outright warnings.
4 min read Mar 13, 2020 -
Survey: Coronavirus outbreak has the potential to threaten US economic growth
That’s led the majority of economists to say risks are tilted toward the downside.
7 min read Jan 25, 2023 -
Survey: Millennials expect to spend 37% more than the average adult for Valentine’s Day
Millennials plan to spend $208 for Feb. 14, compared with $152 for the average adult.
6 min read Jan 25, 2023 -
With age comes fewer raises: Here’s why many older Americans aren’t seeing higher pay
With age comes fewer raises. Here’s how to increase your bargaining power to help land one.
7 min read Jan 25, 2023 -
Book review: Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties by Beth Kobliner
The Bankrate Book Club reviewed this personal finance book targeted to young professionals. Here’s what we liked.
4 min read Sep 21, 2022 -
Survey: 43% of Americans think their financial situation will get better in 2020
And these are the reasons why they are optimistic about their finances.
4 min read Mar 02, 2022 -
Join To Her Credit, our financial advice brand for women, for a unique event in Austin
“Budgeting for you, not a stereotype,” will offer basic personal finance advice for the new year.
2 min read Jan 14, 2020 -
4 things I learned from reading ‘Your Money or Your Life’ that everyone can do
Get ready for some soul searching.
4 min read Feb 08, 2022 -
Get a cash gift for Christmas? Here are 6 smart things to do with it
Follow these tips to turn your holiday cash gift into a gift that keeps on giving.
4 min read Mar 06, 2024