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For the past decade, American homeowners grew accustomed to mortgage rates that once would have been unthinkably low. The rate on a 30-year loan started with a three or a four, maybe even a two.

Most experts in a recent Bankrate survey say that stocks are a better investment option than bonds for overcoming high levels of inflation. Bankrate’s First-Quarter Market Mavens survey found varied opinions on the sustainability of current inflation levels, but there was general agreement about the best investment to beat it:…

It may have been a rough start to 2022, but top market watchers still expect stocks to climb over the coming year, according to a Bankrate survey. The First-Quarter Market Mavens survey reveals that analysts anticipate the S&P 500 will rise more than 11 percent over the next 12 months.…

Dos años después de que la pandemia de coronavirus forzara el cierre generalizado de oficinas, las empresas ahora reabren sus puertas y las prioridades cambiaron para muchos empleados.

Two years after the coronavirus pandemic forced widespread office closures, companies are now reopening their doors and priorities have shifted for many employees.

Are you getting sticker shock when you pay for everyday goods and services, from a burger to a haircut to a new sofa? Almost nine in 10 U.S. adults (89 percent) say they’ve paid higher prices this year.

Cuando se trata de cuentas de jubilación como un 401(k) o una IRA, más de un tercio de los trabajadores estadounidenses —casi el 36 por ciento— dicen que nunca han tenido una, según una encuesta reciente de Bankrate. Con la llegada del nuevo año, es un buen momento para abrir…

When it comes to retirement accounts such as a 401(k) or IRA, more than one-third of American workers — nearly 36 percent — say they’ve never had one, according to a recent survey by Bankrate. With the new year here, it’s a great time to start a retirement account (anyone…

Only about 4 in 10 Americans have enough savings to cover an unplanned expense of $1,000, meaning more than half would need to find other means to pay for an unexpected car repair or emergency room visit, according to a Bankrate survey.

Boost your home-insurance deductible and you’ll not only reduce your premiums but also avoid filing small claims that could cause a rate hike.