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The risk of overspending with buy now, pay later apps
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) as a payment option is available seemingly everywhere. From department stores to airline tickets, you can make payments on small and large purchases with the convenient payment [...]
2 min read Dec 18, 2025 -
Consumers catch a break at the pump ahead of the new year
Thanks to falling gas prices, the average U.S. driver will spend about $100 less on fuel this year, according to Bankrate calculations.
3 min read Dec 17, 2025 -
When did Christmas cheer get so pushy? How to get offline and save your money
How to avoid impulse shopping and stick to a budget during the holidays.
4 min read Dec 11, 2025 -
Private health insurance costs are going up. A complete guide to your coverage options
Private health insurance costs will rise in 2026. Experts say you can still save.
9 min read Dec 11, 2025 -
Trapped by fast cash: How one woman escaped the payday loan debt spiral
Payday loans look like an easy answer to a real cash shortage. but their costs can skyrocket quickly. One woman tells her story.
7 min read Dec 10, 2025 -
2025 Bankrate Wrapped: Your year in money
From $2 bills to billionaire dreams, here’s what you couldn’t stop reading in 2025.
2 min read Dec 08, 2025 -
With homes out of reach, renters are re-defining the American Dream
Rising home prices shift the American Dream as renters seek freedom and flexibility.
5 min read Dec 08, 2025 -
Divorce season is almost here. Experts wish you knew more about the process
Holiday stress and New Year reflection fuel a rise in divorce filings each January.
7 min read Dec 05, 2025 -
How to upgrade credit cards with the same issuer
There are several benefits to upgrading your card with your current issuer.
4 min read Dec 03, 2025 -
Don’t fall for economic chart slop on social media
There’s no shortage of economic information out there, but some of it is misleading or totally false. Here’s how to spot bad charts and data.
5 min read Dec 01, 2025