Personal Finance
Use Bankrate's advice and tools to help make all of your personal finance decisions.
Latest Articles
-
Medical debt consolidation: What it is and how to do it
Learn when to consider medical debt consolidation and how to move forward with the process.
8 min read Oct 30, 2023 -
Debt relief and credit scams
If you are considering working with a debt relief company, make sure to watch out for debt relief and credit scams.
4 min read Oct 30, 2023 -
What is an automatic stay in bankruptcy?
An automatic stay lets you work out your finances before creditors can collect debt.
5 min read Oct 30, 2023 -
After an expensive 2023, 52% of Americans are staying home for the holidays
Americans are getting creative to save money this holiday season — what are you doing?
8 min read Oct 30, 2023 -
What to do if a collector ‘parks’ debt on your credit report
Debt parking refers to the practice of debt collectors reporting debts to credit agencies without prior communication with consumers.
3 min read Oct 27, 2023 -
What is a debtor? The definition and how it differs from a creditor
It may be a scary term, but it’s fairly common for someone to be a debtor.
3 min read Oct 27, 2023 -
Americans are still worried about affording holiday airfares despite slowing inflation
Amid high prices, what are you doing to lower the cost of your holiday travel this year?
7 min read Oct 27, 2023 -
7 ways to manage financial stress and anxiety during this holiday season
Financial stress during the holidays is real, but these tips can help you breathe.
7 min read Oct 26, 2023 -
The world of debt relief and what to know about it
Debt relief can help you manage your payments or reduce your debt. Here’s how.
8 min read Oct 26, 2023 -
Younger workers want a 4-day workweek — and some would give up remote work or higher pay for it
How much is your free time worth? Post-pandemic, younger Americans say a lot.
13 min read Oct 26, 2023