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Americans favor Biden over President Trump on key issues.

How much of a rate cut can we expect from the Fed?

Here’s everything you need to know about this unique type of easing from the Fed.

The U.S. economy looks far different now than it did when the expansion first began in June 2009.

Here’s what the Fed said on interest rates and the economy.

That includes their checking, savings, money market and CD accounts. Here are the details.

Is it still too soon for the Fed to cut rates?

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.

Every financial decision you make is impacted by the Federal Reserve.

Most of us have lent money to a friend or family member or paid a group bill with the expectation of being paid back. Unfortunately, these situations don’t always go smoothly and often result in lost [...]

Americans don’t want to talk about money, but there can be drawbacks to staying quiet.

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

See what the nation’s top economists are forecasting in Bankrate’s Q3 survey.

Before data started to show that the job market was slowing, cracks appeared in people’s lives first.

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

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

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

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

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

After holding steady for three straight weeks, mortgage rates edged a bit lower.

Despite a rate cut, mortgage rates have held steady for three straight weeks.

Despite the Fed rate cut, mortgage rates hold steady.

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

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 [...]

In some cases, BNPL may be a safer bet financially than a personal loan.

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.