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The fight for equal pay for my generation is over. We lost
I’ve recently accepted a hard truth: I will never experience true pay equality in my career. Neither will most women my age. If the gender wage gap follows its historical pace, many women working full [...]
6 min read Nov 03, 2025 -
Your property tax bill may be higher than it needs to be. Here’s what to do about it
My property taxes have ballooned 134% over my 20 years of homeownership. It seems like every year I grumble about another increase, pay the bill and move on. Recent data, however, has me rethinking my [...]
8 min read Oct 31, 2025 -
7 reasons your credit card was declined — and how you can respond
Prevent rejection at the register by looking out for these common reasons credit cards are declined.
7 min read Oct 22, 2025 -
How to see more Bankrate results in your Google searches
Here’s how to tell Google which sources your trust and want to see first in search results.
2 min read Oct 21, 2025 -
What debt should you pay off first?
The decision of which debt to start paying off first is a personal one, but starting with high-interest debt is generally considered the most beneficial. This includes credit cards, which often have the [...]
3 min read Oct 21, 2025 -
Do medical bills affect your credit? New federal rules may cause changes, but you can still protect yourself
Medical debt under $500 is now off your credit reports, even if it goes into collections.
8 min read Oct 10, 2025 -
You’re debt-free, now what? Turn your money habits into financial freedom for life
Congratulations! Becoming debt-free is a game-changer. Making that last payment on credit cards, student loans or whatever debt burden you carried must have been a huge weight off your shoulders. After [...]
4 min read Oct 09, 2025 -
Protect your health and your wealth: 5 tips to beat medical debt
Even though I have enough saved for early retirement, I still worry. As someone with lifelong chronic conditions, I know all too well how healthcare costs can creep up, even when everything else seems [...]
5 min read Oct 08, 2025 -
Sure, Prime Day has good deals. But here’s what Amazon doesn’t want you to know
There’s more to Prime Day than meets the eye, like “discounts” and fake reviews.
5 min read Oct 07, 2025 -
Best credit counseling services
These credit counseling companies can help you get much-needed financial relief.
4 min read Sep 30, 2025