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  These challenger banks killed the overdraft fee. Now, they’re reinventing it

  Meet the alternative solution to low-balance bank days.

  5 min read Sep 12, 2019
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  Survey: Nearly half of millennials cite living costs as a key barrier to homeownership

  Millennials are exploring multiple avenues to fund their down payment and closing costs.

  6 min read Sep 11, 2019
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  Survey: Expect the Fed to cut rates at least two more times over the next year

  The July rate cut is likely just the beginning, Bankrate’s latest economists’ poll finds.

  7 min read Sep 04, 2019
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  Survey: Less than a third of Americans have increased their retirement savings rate this year

  And find out who’s most likely to boost their retirement contributions.

  5 min read Aug 21, 2019
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  Why Nebraska is the best state to retire

  The Cornhusker State deserves a look as a place to settle after your work days are over.

  3 min read Aug 20, 2019
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  68% of Americans have skipped recreational activities in the past year because of cost

  Bankrate’s poll finds most U.S. adults have skipped out on fun because of the price tag.

  4 min read Aug 14, 2019
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  Why tech-savvy young adults can’t quit bank branches

  Digital banking is on the rise, but in-person banking at a branch is far from over.

  6 min read Aug 05, 2019
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  Fed cuts interest rates by a quarter point for the first time in a decade

  The Fed’s move is a win for borrowers and a wake up call for savers.

  6 min read Jul 31, 2019
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  What goes wrong most often at banks, according to consumer complaints filed at CFPB

  Save time and money by learning from other people’s mistakes.

  7 min read Jul 30, 2019
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  Most important issue for voters in 2020 is the economy, Bankrate survey reveals

  Americans favor Biden over President Trump on key issues.

  5 min read Jul 30, 2019
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  If the Fed cuts interest rates, expect it to be an ‘insurance’ cut — here’s what that means

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

  8 min read Jul 24, 2019
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  We’re in the longest economic expansion in US history — here’s what made it unlike any other

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

  13 min read Jul 18, 2019
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  Survey: Real estate is back as Americans’ favorite long-term investment

  The results are in and here’s where Americans prefer to invest their money.

  4 min read Jul 17, 2019
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  A growing percentage of Americans have no emergency savings whatsoever

  Nearly 3 in 10 adults would be at a loss if they suddenly needed to cover a costly expense.

  4 min read Jul 01, 2019
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  Using your gift cards while traveling abroad

  Here’s what you need to know before packing your gift card along with your passport.

  2 min read Jun 24, 2019
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  Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, signals openness to future cuts

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

  4 min read Jun 19, 2019
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  Mark Cuban-backed fintech app launches checking account with a twist

  Fintech firm Dave created a product that reinvents overdraft fees and helps customers build their credit.

  3 min read Jun 18, 2019
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  Discover Bank just eliminated fees on all its deposit products

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

  2 min read Jun 17, 2019
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  4 key themes to watch for at the Federal Reserve’s June meeting

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

  8 min read Jun 14, 2019
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  Has the economy peaked? Here’s what top economists have to say

  It’s shaping up to be a challenging year for the U.S. economy.

  4 min read Jun 13, 2019