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  Why retirees are unretiring — and no, it’s not only for the money

  For many, working one day and then never again is not how the story goes.

  5 min read Feb 22, 2019
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  Millions of Americans have been carrying credit card debt for years

  A new CreditCards.com survey finds credit debt is a long-term issue for many.

  4 min read Feb 21, 2019
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  Fed minutes: Officials unsure on rate hikes, want plan to stop reducing balance sheet

  Will the Federal Reserve raise borrowing costs two times in 2019, as it initially anticipated? That’s a question even the officials on the inside can’t answer.

  4 min read Feb 20, 2019
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  Cost-conscious investor? Charles Schwab, Fidelity add hundreds of commission-free ETFs

  Investors can benefit from lower costs and an increased choice of funds.

  2 min read Feb 15, 2019
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  Slack’s offbeat IPO: 4 things to watch out for

  This isn’t your typical IPO and that means more risk for investors.

  5 min read Feb 13, 2019
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  Why a wallet full of credit cards is so not an emergency fund

  Plan for emergencies instead of taking on dangerous high-interest debt.

  4 min read Feb 12, 2019
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  Survey: Men have higher expectations for Valentine’s Day than women

  Men plan to spend serious cash on Valentine’s Day, and expect their partners to do the same.

  4 min read Feb 06, 2019
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  Bankrate’s Be My Valentine Index finds the high cost of love

  The cost of buying a basket of favorite Valentine’s Day gifts could cost you hundreds.

  2 min read Feb 06, 2019
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  What the new House bill to expand Social Security could mean for you

  Benefits would be enhanced under the proposal and the rich would pay more.

  3 min read Feb 05, 2019
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  Millennials expected to get twice as much from Social Security as retirees today. It may not be enough

  There’s good and bad news about future retirement income for younger Americans.

  3 min read Feb 01, 2019
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  Banks want to score your finances — and they hope it will motivate you to improve them

  Banks and fintech companies are offering a newer way to engage with our money habits.

  4 min read Jan 29, 2019
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  Investors optimistic about 2019 despite uncertainty about Trump administration

  The experts in Bankrate’s Market Mavens survey expect to see double-digit growth in stocks.

  3 min read Jan 28, 2019
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  Here’s what top investment professionals say will be the biggest drivers for financial markets this year

  We asked leading financial analysts for their takes.

  3 min read Jan 28, 2019
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  Switching banks is a pain — this global movement could make it simple

  It could save you time when switching accounts and even inspire you to build a bank of your own.

  3 min read Jan 25, 2019
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  How to tell your spouse you’ve been hiding a bank account

  A new survey finds one-fifth of Americans are hiding a bank or credit card account.

  4 min read Jan 24, 2019
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  Millennials are optimistic about their financial futures, but it could hurt them

  Yes, they have student loan debt — but younger adults have high hopes.

  4 min read Jan 23, 2019
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  Solutions for identity theft victims during the government shutdown

  Identity theft victims still have plenty of options, even amid the government shutdown.

  4 min read Jan 23, 2019
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  Americans say raises are key to finances, survey finds. Here’s how to get one.

  Wages continue to lag even in a hot job market. Here’s why.

  4 min read Jan 21, 2019
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  Get a personal loan today

  Even if SoFi doesn’t offer you the best rate, the perks of being a SoFi member may make up for it.

  3 min read Jan 17, 2019
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  How Vanguard founder Jack Bogle made investing affordable and angered stock brokers

  Bogle did more than anyone else to enrich investors rather than stock brokers.

  1 min read Jan 17, 2019