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The 6 best personal finance books for beginners
These top picks will put you on the path to financial fluency.
4 min read Nov 13, 2019 -
Survey: Holidays bring spending stress for most Americans
Visions of overspending are weighing on the holiday cheer this year, nationwide poll finds.
5 min read Nov 13, 2019 -
Survey: Americans divided on whether to credit Trump with strong economy
A Bankrate survey shows how Americans feel about their finances as they relate to the Trump presidency and the 2020 election.
4 min read Oct 24, 2019 -
Survey: 2 out of 5 Americans aren’t ready for next recession
The solid U.S. economy will not last forever and many Americans are unprepared.
8 min read Oct 16, 2019 -
Despite the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years, many remain discouraged
Headline numbers on employment may not be telling the full story.
5 min read Oct 07, 2019 -
Survey: Scary percentage of Americans financially unprepared for recession
Survey finds too many of us are not budgeting and struggling to stay afloat.
4 min read Sep 25, 2019 -
How likely is a recession by the 2020 elections? Here’s what top economists say
The major concern about the U.S. economy: How much longer will the expansion last?
5 min read Sep 16, 2019 -
Survey: Expect the Fed to cut rates at least two more times over the next year
The July rate cut is likely just the beginning, Bankrate’s latest economists’ poll finds.
7 min read Sep 04, 2019 -
Finance charges: What they are and how you can avoid them
Finance charges impact the balances you pay on your credit cards, but developing good credit habits can help you avoid them.
2 min read Aug 19, 2019 -
68% of Americans have skipped recreational activities in the past year because of cost
Bankrate’s poll finds most U.S. adults have skipped out on fun because of the price tag.
4 min read Aug 14, 2019