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Powell is dealing with the most intense division of his eight years as Fed chair.

Officials are cutting rates to shore up the job market, but it’s not without risk.

In most major markets, fewer than 3 in 10 homes are affordable to the typical household, Bankrate found.

Bankrate ranked major U.S. metros according to two factors: (1) the share of homes for sale that a typical household can afford and (2) the income needed to buy a median-priced home.

This year was one of soaring annual fees and courting the deep-pocketed credit card user. Check out Bankrate’s predictions for 2026.

The GM Rewards Mastercard is a surprising contender for best cash back credit card, assuming you own a GM vehicle (or are open to buying one in the future).

A new credit card, timed right and used strategically, can help you fight high prices.

Here’s what’s driving the rise in missed payments and what this says about the financial health of U.S. consumers and the road ahead for the economy.

Powell is dealing with the most intense division of his eight years as Fed chair.

Officials are cutting rates to shore up the job market, but it’s not without risk.

Now that the U.S. Mint is done producing pennies, what happens to consumer prices?

Here’s how to proceed when your CD matures during falling rates.

Here’s what to skip and what to buy — and how to tariff-proof your budget.

A majority (81%) of Americans did not increase their emergency savings this year

Learn how you can lose money on a CD.

It’s a tale of two job markets: secure for job holders, recession-like for job seekers.

In most major markets, fewer than 3 in 10 homes are affordable to the typical household, Bankrate found.

Bankrate ranked major U.S. metros according to two factors: (1) the share of homes for sale that a typical household can afford and (2) the income needed to buy a median-priced home.

Mortgage rates dropped a bit lower this week in anticipation of another Fed cut.

Bankrate analysts and others weigh in on what to expect for mortgage rates in December.

Mortgage rates dropped a bit lower this week.

Mortgage rates jumped up this week.

Mortgage rates edged back down a bit lower this week.

Mortgage rates reversed course to edge a bit higher this week.

View current credit card rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.

Here’s how to get more out of your credit card while traveling.

Your credit card might not work in a foreign country. Here are some tips when traveling.

A credit card can be a good financial tool. When should you get one?

Regardless of the amount, spending beyond your credit limit is generally a bad idea.

Those who apply for a Southwest card for a limited time can earn a Companion Pass by meeting the welcome bonus requirement.

The program offers personalized tasks and monthly progress checks.

American credit card balances rose to $1.13 trillion in the last quarter of 2023

Here’s what’s driving the rise in missed payments and what this says about the financial health of U.S. consumers and the road ahead for the economy.

In 2025, rates remain high amid economic uncertainty.

Auto rates will likely not decrease this year. Consider how to still save.

The Federal Reserve just lowered interest rates for the first time in four years.

Since you likely didn’t have a federal student loan payment due for about five years, it’s understandable that your on-ramp to repayment might not have been a straight shot. You’d even be forgiven [...]

These college towns offer the most value for your education budget.

By all counts, the past month hasn’t been kind to small business owners.

When I was learning to play the piano, I had to endure the agony of music theory books — they were tedious but necessary lessons that helped me understand how to read and play music. Similarly, financial [...]

Let’s break down three myths I see come up frequently in my day-to-day as an adjuster.

Insurance is the priciest hidden cost of car ownership.

Home insurance takes center stage in real estate deals.

Extreme weather puts more than a quarter of all U.S. homes at risk.

Experts say that 2024 saw record insurance shopping, even among loyal customers.

Could you be overpaying for insurance? Maybe! Here’s what to do about it.

Could you pay your deductible if you had an insurance claim?

These deductibles are calculated as a percentage of your coverage limit.