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How long would your emergency savings last?
Surveying U.S. adults since 2011
Last updated: May 16, 2025
Emergency savings
How would you pay for a $1,000 unplanned expense?
Surveying U.S. adults since 2018
Last updated: Dec 6, 2024
Emergency savings
Do you have more credit card debt or emergency savings?
Surveying U.S. adults since 2011
Last updated: Jan 3, 2025
Credit card debt
What is your biggest financial priority?
Surveying U.S. adults since 2018
Last updated: Jan 3, 2025
Personal finance
How long have you carried a credit card balance?
Surveying U.S. adults since 2019
Last updated: Nov 13, 2024
Credit card debt
How do you prefer to invest your money?
Surveying U.S. adults since 2013
Last updated: Jan 17, 2025
Investing
What is your personal finance outlook this year?
Surveying U.S. adults since 2018
Last updated: Nov 4, 2025
Personal finance
What are your financial goals?
Surveying U.S. adults since 2018
Last updated: Nov 4, 2025
Personal finance
How do you define the American dream?
Surveying U.S. adults since 2021
Last updated: Mar 4, 2025
Homeownership
What's holding you back from homeownership?
Surveying U.S. adults since 2021
Last updated: Mar 4, 2025
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Paying down debt is a top financial goal for Americans next year.
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Even small contributions to savings can substantially add up — if you give it time.
It can be a smart strategy, provided you understand what you’re risking.
Almost half of homeowners in a new Bankrate survey say they’d need mortgage rates to fall below 5 percent in order to feel comfortable buying a home this year.
48 percent of cardholders are in debt, down slightly from earlier this year.
Americans have negative feelings about tipping — that it’s gotten out of control.
36 percent of Americans plan to go into debt to travel this summer.
Many Americans plan to spend more — and even go into debt — for fun this year.
The “yours, mine and ours” approach can minimize spending conflicts between partners.
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How early is too early for holiday shopping? People are starting as early as August.
Where you live affects how far your holiday budget can stretch.
What would you do this holiday season to save money on your vacation?
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That $100K salary goes a lot further in some metros than others. Here’s why.
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