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Inflation is crushing Americans’ savings — here are 6 tips to protect your money

Building up a stable cushion of cash you can rely on in emergencies seems daunting even in normal economic times. Add the steepest loss of Americans’ purchasing power in more than 40 years into the mix, and the task can seem next to impossible.

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This Federal Reserve policy you’ve never heard of could have the biggest effect on your wallet

The Federal Reserve is making headlines by raising interest rates at the fastest pace in a single year since the 1980s, concerning investors and consumers alike with fears the central bank could go too far, too fast.

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Survey: Half of workers who got a raise or higher-paying job say their pay didn’t keep up with inflation

Americans are seeing the fastest wage growth in decades, and the majority of workers in a Bankrate survey say they’ve gotten at least some kind of income boost over the past 12 months — but the hottest inflation in almost four decades could be keeping them from fully reaping those…

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Job Income Isn’t Keeping Up With Rising Prices

Americans believe they're paychecks aren't cutting it in a high inflation environment.

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1 Out of 4 Shoppers Will Go Into Debt This Christmas

A survey by Bankrate found that 27% of shoppers worry that holiday shopping will strain their budget.

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Is a recession coming? How to make the most of your paycheck

The economy is weird right now.

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Banks Are Still Digging Into Consumers' Pockets

U.S. consumers are withering under sharp inflation and increasing corporate layoffs. That's not all.

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Americans are making regretted impulse buys on social media — why it’s a challenging time with surging inflation

Social media is enticing users to make impulse purchases — and the price is often regret.

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Americans Holding Billions of Dollars in Unused Gift Cards

Check your wallet, drawers, and wherever else you might have left a gift card you forgot to use.

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Is the housing market about to crash? Here’s what experts are saying

The U.S. housing market may be starting to slow down, but it is still hot. Double-digit appreciation is commonplace. Many sellers are still giddily sifting through multiple offers, and frantic buyers continue to pay more than asking prices — sometimes by $100,000 or more.

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For Back-to-School Purchases, Inflation Prompts Creativity

While U.S. inflation has slowed, July's 8.5% is still a big number. Shoppers looking for school stuff for the kids need to get creative.

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Is college worth the cost? 85% of Gen Z student loan borrowers would have done something different

Rising tuition costs, increasing student loan interest rates and a higher cost of living in the U.S. has left potential college students questioning the value of a college degree. Many students regret how much student loan debt they took out for their education; in a Bankrate survey about student loan…

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Recession Debate Shifting to Question of When, not if

Economists said the U.S. is not in a recession currently, but one could start in 2023.

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Survey: Social media makes nearly half of Gen Z and millennials feel negatively about their finances

Social media has long been lambasted for making users feel poorly about their accomplishments or lifestyles. Turns out, it can make people feel bad about their money, too.

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Survey: Real estate stays on top as Americans’ favorite investment for the long term

Mortgage rates are surging higher, inflation is soaring, and many experts are forecasting a recession may soon be on the way. Despite these negative impacts on the housing market, real estate remains America’s favorite long-term investment in 2022, according to a just-released Bankrate survey. It was the third time in…

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Americans Are Getting the Stock Market Really Wrong

Only 26% of those surveyed consider the stock market to be the best way to invest one's money.

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Is Everyone Posting Things That Make Them Seem More Wealthy?

Nearly 50% of millennials and Generation Zers reported feeling worse about their finances after going on social media.

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Inflation Is Making These Items More Expensive; Here's How Much Prices Have Risen

You're not wrong if it seems like everything is more expensive. Here's exactly how much prices have gone up for things like eggs, oranges, meat, rent, clothes, prescription drugs and a variety of services.

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Travel Troubles Are Vexing This Summer – Here’s How to Cope

To avoid trip trouble this summer, travelers need to adapt and be flexible on the road

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Survey: 4 top tips to protect your portfolio against a recession

With stocks plummeting and interest rates rising, many investors expect a recession in the near future. So how can you prepare your portfolio for a possible downturn?

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Has inflation peaked? Here’s what the nation’s top economists say

Consumers haven’t been able to catch a break from decades-high inflation, and a new Bankrate poll casts doubt on Americans feeling relief from those price pressures anytime soon.

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Americans Are Being Gouged by More Than Just Gas Prices

Rising prices on these goods and services are hitting consumers hard .

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More Than A Third Of Americans Have Less Savings Than Ever Before

Inflation is taking its toll as more and more people can't afford to save.

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America’s best places to live in 2022

While there has been some movement to the suburbs during the pandemic, major cities remain attractive places to live and work. If you’re reevaluating where you call home or considering relocating this year, here are Bankrate’s picks for the best places to live in 2022.

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What Fed Chairman Powell sees for the housing market

The fate of the housing boom is on the minds of both homeowners and homebuyers these days. Will record home values lead to a crash reminiscent of the one that made the Great Recession so painful? Or will prices simply take a breather from their torrid pace of appreciation?

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