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  One of the least populated states should be America’s hottest retirement destination — here’s why

  The reasons should inform how, and where, you end up spending your retirement.

  3 min read Jul 24, 2018
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  Americans reveal ideal ages for financial milestones

  At what age should you buy a home? Get a credit card? Retire? Here’s what our survey found.

  4 min read Jul 18, 2018
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  ‘The craziest thing I did to save money’

  Our savers include a cemetery dumpster-diver and a woman with a hot dog horror story.

  3 min read Jun 12, 2018
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  Is a recession on the horizon? See what top economists say

  Analysts surveyed by Bankrate predict we’ll see an economic downturn sooner rather than later.

  3 min read May 30, 2018
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  Half of Americans aren’t taking a summer vacation. Here’s why

  Our survey reveals the biggest hurdle preventing people from taking a summer getaway.

  4 min read May 23, 2018
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  Meet Jerome Powell, the new chair of the Federal Reserve

  Learn all about Jerome Powell, who is presiding over his first FOMC policy meeting.

  3 min read Mar 21, 2018
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  Top economists: Expect the economy to heat up further this year

  Economists surveyed by Bankrate tell what’s ahead for interest rates, wages and more.

  3 min read Mar 07, 2018
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  Only a quarter of workers attribute their bigger paycheck to GOP tax law

  Many Americans haven’t noticed a pay hike on the heels of tax reform, Bankrate’s survey finds.

  3 min read Mar 05, 2018
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  63% of smartphone users have at least one financial app

  Bankrate’s latest survey finds Americans have largely embraced money apps.

  4 min read Feb 08, 2018
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  Satisfied with your job? Most Americans are, Bankrate survey finds

  With the job market on solid footing, workers report strong job satisfaction.

  3 min read Feb 01, 2018
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  This Giving Tuesday, many Americans plan to give back

  Approximately one out of five charitable donations will be larger than last year’s.

  2 min read Nov 28, 2017
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  I’ve changed my mind about selling my home. Can I back out of the sale contract?

  Homeowners often get seller’s remorse. It can be an expensive affliction.

  3 min read Oct 31, 2017
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  Checking account fees surge. Here’s how to dodge them

  There is a paradox in banking right now: Fees have never been higher, but it’s also easier than ever to sidestep them. Banks continue to lean on fees to make money, as low interest rates and regulatory [...]

  4 min read Oct 24, 2017
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  9 ways to save for a down payment

  You’ve found the perfect house. Interest rates are still low. There’s just one thing standing between you and your dream home: a down payment. Don’t abandon your homeownership dreams just yet. Here [...]

  3 min read Oct 19, 2017
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  Your identity is broken. Here are 3 powerful ways to take control

  Lock down your personal information by finding ways not to share it.

  4 min read Oct 06, 2017
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  Credit monitoring alone won’t protect you from identity theft

  There’s no silver bullet to stop fraud. Here’s how to make the bad guys’ job harder.

  3 min read Sep 12, 2017
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  Like a school transcript, your credit follows you for life

  Your financial report card can help you, or haunt you, through the years.

  2 min read Aug 08, 2017
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  Paycheck problems? Here’s how to save anyway

  A key metric in the June jobs report shows why some Americans are having trouble saving for a rainy day.

  2 min read Jul 11, 2017
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  A cord of firewood doesn’t have to cost a bundle

  Don’t burn a lot of cash buying firewood. Here’s how to get the best price.

  2 min read Jun 26, 2017
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  Solving a math question: How much does the SAT cost?

  The exam itself is relatively cheap, but the prep courses can test a family budget.

  3 min read Jun 20, 2017