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What not to buy in August: 7 things to pass up this month
You can save a lot by waiting until the right time of year to buy this stuff.
3 min read Aug 02, 2018 -
Hot bargains: What to buy in August
This month sizzles with sales on back-to-school items, patio furniture and more.
4 min read Jul 15, 2019 -
Interest rates are going up, but not your pay
As the economy hums along, worker pay has remained largely flat. Here’s how to be proactive with your earnings.
2 min read Feb 05, 2021 -
Americans reveal ideal ages for financial milestones
At what age should you buy a home? Get a credit card? Retire? Here’s what our survey found.
4 min read Feb 05, 2021 -
Cable TV vs. streaming: Breaking down the costs
TV viewing options and prices vary by satellite, cable and streaming provider. Here’s what to know.
4 min read May 07, 2020 -
7 money moves to make before living abroad
Moving to a foreign country? Going without a financial plan could prove disastrous.
4 min read Apr 06, 2022 -
Why you need an ‘opportunity fund’
Here’s how an opportunity fund can help you prepare for once-in-a-lifetime chances.
4 min read Jun 28, 2018 -
‘The craziest thing I did to save money’
Our savers include a cemetery dumpster-diver and a woman with a hot dog horror story.
3 min read Mar 15, 2022 -
Is a recession on the horizon? See what top economists say
Analysts surveyed by Bankrate predict we’ll see an economic downturn sooner rather than later.
3 min read May 28, 2020 -
Half of Americans aren’t taking a summer vacation. Here’s why
Our survey reveals the biggest hurdle preventing people from taking a summer getaway.
4 min read Sep 21, 2022