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Taxes are complex. Avoid these tax pitfalls to keep more money in your pocket.

Many programs are available to help homebuyers save enough for a down payment.

Despite political pressure, the Fed is expected to maintain interest rates.

The best — and worst — states to retire in 2025 may surprise you.

Critics say the bill sets the stage for an eventual massive bailout of the cryptocurrency sector.

Understand the factors that influence interest rates and save money.

The solar tax credit, plus other residential clean energy and energy efficient home improvement credits, are about to expire.

Trump wants lower interest rates now, but Fed Chair Jerome Powell says inflation remains too hot.

The U.S. may dodge a recession, but experts aren’t denying it: Something feels off.

Expect yields to continue trending downward in 2026.

You can find a CD account that significantly out-earns the national average if you shop around among banks.

Currently, you can lock in annual percentage yields (APYs) on certificates of deposit (CDs) at and slightly above 4% with many nationally available CDs. Only a select few financial institutions offer promotional [...]

Rates are falling, and finance pros say it may be time for Americans to rethink some strategies.

Bankrate analyzed the Fed’s historic rate moves for clues on what might come next.

Powell is dealing with the most intense division of his eight years as Fed chair.

Every financial decision you make is impacted by the Federal Reserve.

Mortgage rates dipped this week to their lowest level in three years.

Mortgage rates dipped this week to their lowest level in more than a year.

Bankrate analysts and others weigh in on what to expect for mortgage rates in January.

Mortgage rates held steady following the final Fed cut of the year.

Mortgage rates fell a bit this week following the final Fed cut of the year.

The Federal Reserve’s decisions have ripple effects, including for mortgages.

Homeownership isn’t always the dream—you may sacrifice more than you expect.

Mortgage rates rose this week despite a third consecutive Fed cut.

View current credit card rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.

Here’s how to get more out of your credit card while traveling.

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?

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.

American credit card balances rose to $1.13 trillion in the last quarter of 2023

Learn more about the card’s fees, features and more.

In 2025, rates remain high amid economic uncertainty.

Access to credit is tightening — here’s what it means for you.

The Federal Reserve just lowered interest rates for the first time in four years.

Auto rates will likely not decrease this year. Consider how to still save.

The Fed’s rate hold means loans costs are sticking. Here’s what it means for your business.

Here’s what’s driving the rise in missed payments and what this says about the financial health of U.S. consumers and the road ahead for the economy.

Since you likely didn’t have a federal student loan payment due for about five years, it’s understandable that your on-ramp to repayment might not have been a straight shot. You’d even be forgiven [...]

These college towns offer the most value for your education budget.

Let’s break down three myths I see come up frequently in my day-to-day as an adjuster.

Insurance is the priciest hidden cost of car ownership.

Home insurance takes center stage in real estate deals.

Extreme weather puts more than a quarter of all U.S. homes at risk.

Experts say that 2024 saw record insurance shopping, even among loyal customers.

Could you be overpaying for insurance? Maybe! Here’s what to do about it.

Could you pay your deductible if you had an insurance claim?

These deductibles are calculated as a percentage of your coverage limit.