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  Survey: 2 out of 5 Americans aren’t ready for next recession

  The solid U.S. economy will not last forever and many Americans are unprepared.

  8 min read Oct 16, 2019
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  Nearly half of Americans have let their airline or hotel rewards expire

  You’ve worked hard for your points and miles — why let them go to waste?

  2 min read Oct 07, 2019
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  Despite the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years, many remain discouraged

  Headline numbers on employment may not be telling the full story.

  5 min read Oct 07, 2019
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  In the race to zero-fee broker commissions, here’s who the big winner is

  But should all investors cheer the changes?

  6 min read Oct 04, 2019
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  Here’s what it means when a bank gets a loan from the Fed’s discount window

  This window may even prevent bank failures and insolvency. Here’s how it works.

  9 min read Sep 30, 2019
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  Survey: Lending cash to loved ones ends badly for nearly half of Americans

  Most Americans have assisted a friend or family member by lending cash, credit cards or by co-signing a financial product.

  5 min read Sep 26, 2019
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  Survey: Scary percentage of Americans financially unprepared for recession

  Survey finds too many of us are not budgeting and struggling to stay afloat.

  5 min read Sep 25, 2019
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  Fed cuts rates by quarter point, split on further reductions

  Here’s what the U.S. central bank decided to do with interest rates.

  6 min read Sep 18, 2019
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  How likely is a recession by the 2020 elections? Here’s what top economists say

  The major concern about the U.S. economy: How much longer will the expansion last?

  5 min read Sep 16, 2019
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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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  Boost your credit score by self-reporting

  A proactive approach can help consumers build a credit score when their payment history is thin. 

  4 min read Sep 10, 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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  What it’s like to prepare for the next recession when you’re still feeling the effects of the last one

  The next downturn may not be as bad as 2008 was, but could still be quite tough to bounce back from.

  8 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.

  4 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.

  5 min read Aug 14, 2019
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  Should I refinance my mortgage while rates are low?

  Here’s what to consider before your trade in your mortgage for a new one.

  4 min read Aug 09, 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