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Survey: Half of American workers haven’t gotten a pay boost this year
The findings come at a time when job growth appears to be booming.
7 min read Dec 19, 2019 -
5 things people procrastinate about that could wreck their finances
Don’t be caught off-guard. It could cost you plenty.
7 min read Dec 17, 2019 -
Vices like drinking, smoking and gambling cost Americans more than $2,400 per year
Drinking, smoking and playing the lottery are eating up a significant portion of earnings, particularly for the lowest earners.
5 min read Dec 12, 2019 -
Survey: Recession odds diminishing for U.S. economy, but watch for a slowdown
The U.S. economy is going to be walking a fine line over the next year.
9 min read Dec 04, 2019 -
Despite the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years, many remain discouraged
Headline numbers on employment may not be telling the full story.
5 min read Oct 07, 2019 -
How likely is a recession by the 2020 elections? Here’s what top economists say
The major concern about the U.S. economy: How much longer will the expansion last?
5 min read Sep 16, 2019 -
Survey: Expect the Fed to cut rates at least two more times over the next year
The July rate cut is likely just the beginning, Bankrate’s latest economists’ poll finds.
7 min read Sep 04, 2019 -
Financing cosmetic procedures: Breast implants
Breast implant surgery is considered cosmetic. Insurance may not help with the bill.
4 min read Aug 05, 2019 -
We’re in the longest economic expansion in US history — here’s what made it unlike any other
The U.S. economy looks far different now than it did when the expansion first began in June 2009.
13 min read Jul 18, 2019 -
6 money lessons your teenager can learn from a summer job
Your teenager’s paycheck isn’t the only benefit of a summer job.
3 min read Jul 12, 2019