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Find out how much your Social Security payments could grow over time.

In today’s volatile rate environment, waiting a few weeks to apply for a mortgage cost save — or cost — you hundreds.

Here’s how you can earn free cryptocurrency for visiting sites and what to look for.

Compare the best high-yield savings rates as of September 16, 2025.

The valuable electric vehicle tax credit for new and used EVs is about to end. Here’s what you should do now if you want to qualify.

If you feel behind, the 1 percent challenge could be an easy way to get on track.

Yes, but be sure to crunch the numbers and understand the risk of hocking your home.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — a main line of defense against unfair banking practices — has been dramatically scaled back under the Trump administration. In May 2025, Congress overturned [...]

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.

Borrowers often don’t notice small rate cuts, and a weakening economy could dull the relief.

Bankrate analyzed the Fed’s historic rate moves for clues on what might come next.

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.

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

Mortgage rates hit their lowest level of the year after another Fed cut.

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.