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

This is the week that was for home equity rates.

The key benchmark has been as high as 20 percent — and as low as 0 percent.

The best way for most investors to approach this type of market is to stick to the long-term plan.

Disney management is betting big on expansion across the board.

Here are the top 15 wealth-creating stocks of the last 10 years.

Whether a recession is coming or not, consolidating debt with a balance transfer card can make sense.

Improving college completion could reduce default rates, Mark Kantrowitz argues.

Top high-yielding savings accounts continue to handily outpace inflation.

You might not feel better about inflation because prices are still up post-pandemic.

Powell is concerned tariffs could lead to more inflation. This former Fed official has a different view.

Prices rise and fall all the time in the U.S. economy. It’s not always inflation.

APYs on high-yield savings accounts remain competitive after Fed rate decision.

A new Bankrate analysis shows mothers earned 31 percent less in wages than fathers in 2023.

JPMorgan raises recession probability to 50%. Learn five practical steps to protect your savings before economic conditions worsen.

Bankrate’s experts are reacting live to the Fed’s latest interest rate decision.

Mortgage rates rise amid swings In markets

When mortgage rates began rising in 2022, Americans responded by buying fewer homes. In an attempt to spur reluctant buyers to set aside their fears and make a move, many in the housing industry have begun [...]

Unless you have specific reasons to be concerned about your job, a recession may actually be a good time to buy a home.

While most homeowners are happy with their choice, many feel some level of remorse.

Not all equity-tapping methods are created equal.

The Federal Reserve’s decisions have ripple effects, including for mortgages.

Bankrate’s Greg McBride and others weigh in on what to expect for mortgage rates in March 2025 and beyond.

Here’s a look at the largest group of homebuyers today.

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

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?

Venmo, the mobile payments app, offers a debit card with rewards for spending.

The major airlines offer frequent flyer programs, but some are better than others.

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.

This six-step plan can help you repay your student loan debt ahead of schedule.

Student loans forgiveness isn’t over.

Research could help student loan borrowers

Auto loan refinancing can help consolidate and repay debt — but not without risk.

What I learned about financial security when I dropped my credit score.

It started out as a presidential campaign promise and, during the Trump Administration’s first 100 days in office, it became a way to appease anyone and everyone concerned about tariffs’ impact on [...]

What you can learn from this doctor refinancing his student loans.

Even with high interest rates this summer season, there are still ways to get the best vehicle deal.

Rate increases for rental owners policies are as high as 38 percent.

Gen Z and millennials’ outlook on life insurance after navigating financial turbulence

North Carolina teens will face higher car insurance rates for a longer period.

Don’t RSVP to unwanted liability.

Cryptocurrency isn’t backed by traditional banks. Can your personal insurance step in?

Weighing the cost benefit of bringing a car to college? Bankrate has the answers.

Safe drivers continue to see their rates creep up.

Insurance is one of the most regulated industries. Here’s what those rules mean for you.