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Nothing hurts like an empty nest egg.

Current mortgage rates and payments continue to rise resulting in buyer demand stalling and housing sentiment at low levels.

High-interest CD rates are back — shop around for the best 5%+ deals.

When the check comes, boomers still pay the tip. But Gen Z has had enough.

The median home price has risen to $413,800 – the second-highest price ever — thanks to a shortage of homes on the market and high mortgage rates. Experts say renting may be a better option.

A new study shows that three in four Americans have financial regrets, led by not enough saved for retirement.

Nearly two in three U.S. adults have traveled or plan to travel for leisure this year, according to a new Bankrate survey. Of the 32% of U.S. adults who already have traveled for either leisure or business this year, something went wrong for many of them: 77% have run into…

Meanwhile, there are some states where the bar for reaching the wealthiest 1% is a lot lower.

As prompts for gratuities pop up everywhere, adults in the U.S. report tip fatigue, and a majority of Americans have a negative view of the practice.

The cost of comfort is 300% more than what the average worker is making.

Some homeowners are eager to get out of their mortgage early, with reasons ranging from eliminating the psychological pressure of debt to slashing interest payments. For retirees, especially, paying off a home loan early can help increase cash flow.