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  Americans say raises are key to finances, survey finds. Here’s how to get one.

  Wages continue to lag even in a hot job market. Here’s why.

  4 min read Jan 21, 2019
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  How Disney World helped me teach my kids about saving money

  Teaching kids about the value of saving money can and should begin at a young age, in my opinion.

  6 min read Jan 15, 2019
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  Survey: Majority of Americans don’t expect their finances to improve in 2019

  Among those with a bleak forecast, half point the blame at Washington, Bankrate’s survey finds.

  5 min read Jan 14, 2019
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  Thinking about filing for unemployment during the government shutdown? Read this first

  Federal workers should keep in mind that the jobless benefits may have to be repaid.

  2 min read Jan 11, 2019
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  11 outrageous travel fees to avoid

  Don’t fall victim to unexpected fees. Watch for these costs and stretch your vacation dollars.

  5 min read Dec 28, 2018
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  MLK weekend is a month away — make your travel plans now to save

  Follow these tips to make the most of the first long weekend of 2019.

  3 min read Dec 21, 2018
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  7 last-minute holiday shopping tips

  There’s still time to avoid crowds and score bargains for everyone on your list.

  4 min read Dec 13, 2018
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  Millennials prefer savings accounts to stocks, and that’s not good

  Here’s why younger Americans see the stock market as much risk, little reward.

  3 min read Dec 05, 2018
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  Economists survey: Future looks good for saving, bad for growth

  Two dozen experts expect economic growth to slow or steady in 2019, Bankrate’s poll finds.

  5 min read Dec 04, 2018
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  Survey: Americans say this is the biggest threat to the US economy

  The economy is thriving. Here’s what Americans say could knock it off course.

  4 min read Nov 28, 2018