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  Bankrate’s best banks of 2019: The best online banks in the US

  Don’t settle for rock-bottom yields. You can earn a sizable return at these online banks.

  6 min read Jan 15, 2019
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  Survey: Majority of Americans don’t expect their finances to improve in 2019

  Among those with a bleak forecast, half point the blame at Washington, Bankrate’s survey finds.

  5 min read Jan 14, 2019
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  Survey: 3 in 5 workers say they haven’t gotten a pay boost in the past year

  Bankrate’s survey finds the hot labor market hasn’t translated to a pay bump for most workers.

  4 min read Dec 12, 2018
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  Economists survey: Future looks good for saving, bad for growth

  Two dozen experts expect economic growth to slow or steady in 2019, Bankrate’s poll finds.

  5 min read Dec 04, 2018
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  Survey: Americans say this is the biggest threat to the US economy

  The economy is thriving. Here’s what Americans say could knock it off course.

  4 min read Nov 28, 2018
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  Gift-giving guilt: Nearly half of Americans have felt pressured to overspend during the holidays

  Bankrate’s survey finds that more than 2 in 5 shoppers have felt pushed to splurge on gifts.

  4 min read Nov 19, 2018
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  You probably haven’t shared your salary with a co-worker — unless you’re a millennial

  With the exception of some young Americans, sharing salaries at work is still considered taboo.

  4 min read Oct 31, 2018
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  The latest Wells Fargo mishap shows small bank errors can give you a big headache

  Are bank mistakes giving you a headache? Here’s what to do.

  3 min read Oct 28, 2018
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  Just 38% of Americans say their finances have improved since the 2016 election

  As the economy continues to improve, many people aren’t seeing improvement in their own wallets, Bankrate’s survey finds.

  6 min read Oct 24, 2018
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  6 ways to turn your home into a moneymaking property

  You can score valuable extra money by using space you already have.

  2 min read Oct 24, 2018
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  More than half of Americans don’t have a will — here’s how to write one

  Failing to plan ahead can have consequences for those left behind.

  4 min read Oct 09, 2018
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  A tiny Silicon Valley starter home sold for a shocking $1.8 million — and it may reveal an ominous sign for the housing market

  Home prices in parts of California are breathtaking, but they tell a bigger story

  3 min read Oct 03, 2018
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  Adding it up: Here’s how much Americans spend on financial vices

  Bankrate’s survey finds many people are falling victim to common spending traps.

  5 min read Sep 12, 2018
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  Economists survey: Experts wary ‘leaner economic times’ lie ahead

  Bankrate’s survey of top financial experts suggests the economy can’t get much better than this.

  3 min read Sep 04, 2018
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  Banks are switching to ‘dot-bank’ websites — here’s what that is

  A tweak to your bank’s online address might help you sidestep a scam.

  3 min read Aug 29, 2018
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  Women feel financial stress more — and it’s because they’re becoming major players at home and work

  The shifting relationship between women and money brings unique financial stress.

  4 min read Aug 26, 2018
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  This is the No. 1 reason Americans are losing sleep

  Our survey reveals what causes people to toss and turn at night.

  4 min read Aug 16, 2018
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  Americans are increasingly obsessed with their credit scores

  Overall awareness of credit scores is on the rise, according to a recent survey.

  3 min read Aug 06, 2018
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  JPM, big banks spend billions on tech but innovation lags

  What’s all that tech spending doing for banks and their customers?

  4 min read Jul 27, 2018
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  Millennials prefer cash over stocks — and it could cost them millions

  Americans overall favor stocks, but millennials prefer cash. See what else our survey found.

  4 min read Jul 25, 2018