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Bankrate’s Be My Valentine Index finds the high cost of love
The cost of buying a basket of favorite Valentine’s Day gifts could cost you hundreds.
2 min read Feb 06, 2019 -
What to buy in February: Winter clothing, Super Bowl Snacks and other items on deep discount
Here’s what you’ll find on sale before the end of the month.
3 min read Feb 01, 2019 -
Banks want to score your finances — and they hope it will motivate you to improve them
Banks and fintech companies are offering a newer way to engage with our money habits.
4 min read Jan 29, 2019 -
How to tell your spouse you’ve been hiding a bank account
A new survey finds one-fifth of Americans are hiding a bank or credit card account.
4 min read Jan 24, 2019 -
Another problem for federal workers not getting paid during the government shutdown: Credit damage
Derogatory marks on credit reports could be a big problem for consumers who are going without pay during the shutdown.
4 min read Jan 24, 2019 -
Millennials are optimistic about their financial futures, but it could hurt them
Yes, they have student loan debt — but younger adults have high hopes.
4 min read Jan 23, 2019 -
Solutions for identity theft victims during the government shutdown
Identity theft victims still have plenty of options, even amid the government shutdown.
4 min read Jan 23, 2019 -
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 -
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 -
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