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Book review: The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money by Jill Schlesinger
Even really smart people can make big financial mistakes.
6 min read Feb 05, 2021 -
The 6 best personal finance books for beginners
These top picks will put you on the path to financial fluency.
4 min read Aug 25, 2020 -
Survey: Holidays bring spending stress for most Americans
Visions of overspending are weighing on the holiday cheer this year, nationwide poll finds.
5 min read Jan 25, 2023 -
Survey: Americans divided on whether to credit Trump with strong economy
A Bankrate survey shows how Americans feel about their finances as they relate to the Trump presidency and the 2020 election.
4 min read Jan 25, 2023 -
Survey: 2 out of 5 Americans aren’t ready for next recession
The solid U.S. economy will not last forever and many Americans are unprepared.
8 min read Jan 25, 2023 -
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 14, 2021 -
Survey: Scary percentage of Americans financially unprepared for recession
Survey finds too many of us are not budgeting and struggling to stay afloat.
4 min read Jan 25, 2023 -
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 26, 2019 -
Boost your credit score by self-reporting
A proactive approach can help consumers build a credit score when their payment history is thin.
4 min read Jan 24, 2023 -
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 12, 2019