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Ask Bankrate: Questions about investing in real estate, tracking down stimulus and more
One reader asks: With interest rates so low, is it a good idea to invest in real estate?
9 min read May 29, 2020
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How to know if a debt collector is a scam
Here’s how to find out if a debt collector is legit.
4 min read May 28, 2020
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Current Credit Card Interest Rates
View current credit card rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
1 min read May 27, 2020
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How to fight a creditor’s account levy
If a creditor taps your bank account, you have a few options to protect your money.
3 min read May 27, 2020
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When does debt fall off your credit report?
Checking your credit reports is the best way to see if old debt is still lingering.
3 min read May 27, 2020
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How is the U.S. economy doing? Here are 7 key signs to watch during coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus pandemic has suffocated the longest expansion on record.
12 min read May 27, 2020
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Ask Bankrate: Questions about stimulus checks, mortgage refinancing and Social Security
Find out what you can do if your stimulus check was deposited into the wrong account.
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Ask Bankrate: Questions about using retirement funds to pay off debt, refinancing while unemployed and more
See whether it’s smart to tap retirement savings to pay down debt.
5 min read May 15, 2020 -
Survey: Nearly one-third of Americans dealing with lower income due to coronavirus outbreak
Half of those same households report having taken on more debt.
7 min read May 13, 2020
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A guide to American Express Membership Rewards
Here’s how to earn, maximize and redeem American Express Membership Rewards.
7 min read May 07, 2020