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Bankrate’s experts are reacting live to the Fed’s latest interest rate decision.
Economic uncertainty is making it harder for low-income Americans save.
High tariffs will make it harder for parents to afford the necessities — but don’t panic.
Every financial decision you make is impacted by the Federal Reserve.
Several banks are offering high-yield savings accounts well above 4 percent APY.
Tariffs haven’t created much inflation. You still won’t hear the Fed say all clear.
More than half of Americans also say the U.S. economy is on the wrong track.
You might not feel better about inflation because prices are still up post-pandemic.
Do you really need rates to go down a full percent to make a refinance worth it?
Credit unions beat out retail banks when it comes to trust, convenience and resolving problems — and you may qualify for a better rate.
Mortgage rates dip amid swings In markets
Mortgage rates dip amid swings In markets
Bankrate’s Greg McBride and others weigh in on what to expect for mortgage rates in March 2025 and beyond.
The amount of mortgage refinances has drastically slowed since the low rates of 2020 through 2022. The 30-year mortgage rate has hovered in the high-6 percent and low-7 percent range since 2023, according [...]
Mortgage rates dip amid swings In markets
The stats look bleak, but experts caution that if you can afford to buy, getting a smaller home is better than waiting on the sidelines.
View current credit card rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
Your credit card might not work in a foreign country. Here are some tips when traveling.
A credit card can be a good financial tool. When should you get one?
Venmo, the mobile payments app, offers a debit card with rewards for spending.
The major airlines offer frequent flyer programs, but some are better than others.
Regardless of the amount, spending beyond your credit limit is generally a bad idea.
Those who apply for a Southwest card for a limited time can earn a Companion Pass by meeting the welcome bonus requirement.
The program offers personalized tasks and monthly progress checks.
Industry experts weigh in on the stakes of personal loan borrowing today.
Trump’s tariffs have small business owners worried. Here’s what they can do.
Only 1 out of every 4 personal loan borrowers identify as “financially healthy”.
In default? Here’s what you should know.
FAFSA completion rates are consistently lower than college attendance rates among high school graduates. Here’s why
The auto industry plans years in advance — how will tariffs play into it?
Are federal loan protections a sign that the loans themselves are predatory?
The Treasury is a better fit than the SBA, says expert Mark Kantrowitz.
The new minimum coverage limits go into effect July 1, 2025.
Who pays for safety? Body shops say insurers increasingly refuse to cover full OEM collision repairs
“They told us the safety inspection was ‘unwarranted.’”
The average age of a car in the U.S. is over 12 years.
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is here and shaping up to be especially active.
What Florida homeowners should be aware of with upcoming bills.
With some planning, homeowners can ensure their homes and insurance coverage are in good shape before summer begins.
New NC car insurance laws offer more coverage but could increase rates.
Explore the cost gap between homeowners and renters insurance over a 14-year period.
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