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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 -
7 ways to manage your holiday spending
Bankrate’s experts share their tips to cut spending without jeopardizing the holiday fun.
4 min read Nov 27, 2018 -
How Instagram and Facebook are making us spend more — and how to resist
Here’s how to beat social media sites at their own game when it comes to getting you to spend.
4 min read Nov 27, 2018 -
Restaurant tabs and weddings aren’t keeping millennials from reaching financial milestones. Here’s what is.
What’s keeping millennials from reaching key financial goals?
3 min read Nov 26, 2018 -
8 ways to trim your holiday gift list
Don’t break your budget for Christmas. Follow these tips to save money this year.
3 min read Nov 21, 2018 -
7 legal ways to make money with your body
Giving more of yourself can be profitable. Some bodily assets are worth major bucks.
5 min read Nov 20, 2018 -
Gift-giving guilt: Nearly half of Americans have felt pressured to overspend during the holidays
Bankrate’s survey finds that more than 2 in 5 shoppers have felt pushed to splurge on gifts.
4 min read Nov 19, 2018 -
How to motivate yourself to improve your finances
Feeling empowered to improve your finances may be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be.
3 min read Nov 07, 2018 -
Now that the midterm elections are over, what’s next for your money?
Not much should change in the short term. In the long term? That’s a different story.
2 min read Nov 07, 2018 -
Employers increase benefits as wages stagnate. Here’s how to make them work for you
Employee benefits are increasing, and there’s a hidden cost for that.
4 min read Nov 06, 2018