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Survey: America’s top economists expect double-digit unemployment rate into 2021
Forecasts were wide-ranging when it comes to predicting how much damage the pandemic caused.
8 min read Jun 03, 2020
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Can creditors take your Social Security?
Social Security is protected from creditors in most cases, but there are exceptions.
5 min read Jun 02, 2020
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What to do with a gift card from a retailer that’s going bankrupt
Credit card industry analyst Ted Rossman explains what to do if you have a gift card from a retailer that has declared bankruptcy.
3 min read Jun 01, 2020
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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.
7 min read May 22, 2020