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- Bankrate
Hate spending: What you need to know
- The Motley Fool
How much money do retirees need in their savings accounts?
- AOL
Highest savings rates today: Build your savings balance faster at 5% APY and up
- Moneywise
You're golden: Having a good credit score matters even after you retire — here's why
- AOL
73 best discounts for ages 50+: Where to save money for active agers, seniors and retirees
- Bankrate
- Bankrate2 days ago
Best stocks to invest in for the long term
These stocks have a record of strong growth and several offer a dividend.
- AOL2 days ago
Celebrity finance: 7 A-listers and athletes endorsing their way into your wallet — and why not to trust them
Today’s celebrities use stardom to entice you into buying crypto, investing in startups, swiping premium cards and more in exchange for big-bucks contracts. Should you trust th…
- AOL2 days ago
Daily mortgage rates for May 10, 2024: Rates on 30-year, 15-year mortgages drop for first time since March
See average mortgage rates for today, for a 30-year fixed mortgage, 15-year fixed, jumbo loans, refinance rates and more — including up-to-date rate news.
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- Bankrate9 days ago
Biggest winners and losers from the Fed’s interest rate decision
While the Federal Reserve stood pat this time, it has raised rates a total of 11 times in this current cycle.
- CNN Business3 days ago
US regulators are looking at potential ‘bait and switch’ schemes with airline-affiliated credit card reward points
If you use a points-and-rewards credit card offered by an airline in partnership with a big bank, how much are the points you’ve accrued worth in dollars? And how much do you n…
- Moneywise9 days ago
New report warns it's ‘crucial’ for American families to find the right life insurance — here’s why
A more detailed look at universal life insurance and one of its alternatives.
- GoBankingRates9 days ago
9 ways to get the most out of your travel credit card
A recent study found that 23% of reward credit cardholders haven't used their rewards in the past year.
- Bankrate3 days ago
The 10 golden rules of investing everyone should follow
It’s key to develop a set of “golden rules” to help guide you through the tough times.
- GoBankingRates10 days ago
5 bad habits that cost you thousands each month
No matter where you are in your financial journey, the idea of throwing money away is pretty unsettling. Avoiding these financial habits can potentially save you a significant …
- Bankrate5 days ago
3 ways to play the Nasdaq with ETFs: Top Nasdaq funds
Here are three ways to play the Nasdaq using ETFs and what to watch out for.
- Bankrate4 days ago
The top renovations that increase home value in 2024
Eight remodeling jobs that’ll enhance your home equity (and often your home life too).
- GoBankingRates20 hours ago
I’m an average middle-class retiree: Here’s how much savings I have
Though your pre-retirement income alone isn't enough to determine whether you'll retire comfortably, it certainly plays a role.
- Bankrate20 days ago
24-hour stock trading: Here are the brokers with overnight trading
Here are the brokers offering 24-hour stock trading and what you need to watch for.
- GoBankingRates24 days ago
Planning for retirement? These jobs offer great health insurance after you retire
There are many factors to consider when planning your retirement. One such factor is health insurance and whether you want to get it from your employer or through the health in…
- GoBankingRates26 days ago
Drowning in debt — here's how much Americans racked up last year
As of the end of 2023, Americans had racked up an all-time record of $1.13 trillion in credit card debt. Total debt levels reached $17.503 trillion, or $104,215 per household. …
- CNN Business30 days ago
Did your car insurance rate go up a lot even though you don’t drive much?
Drivers nationwide are facing the biggest car insurance rate increases since 1976.
- Bankrate27 days ago
What is a good interest rate on a savings account?
The top high-yield savings accounts are currently earning APYs of 5 percent and greater.
- GoBankingRates1 month ago
8 ways middle class people can boost their credit scores
If you've fallen into a lower credit score than you'd like or are looking for ways to improve your score overall, there are steps you can take to change course. "I've observed …
- CBS News2 months ago
Biden forgives $6 billion in student debt. Here's who qualifies.
About 78,000 people will receive an email from President Joe Biden telling them that their loans are canceled. Here's what to know.
- Reuters1 month ago
US health insurers slide as final Medicare payment rates fall below expectations
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services typically raises the final reimbursement from the advanced notice. The rates could pile more pressure on margins at insurers a…
- Bankrate26 days ago
9 best ways to invest $1,000
Some of the best ways to invest $1,000 will allow you to quickly increase your bankroll.
- Bankrate2 months ago
National average money market account rates for March 2024
Get the latest rates on top-yielding money market accounts.
- Bankrate2 months ago
Should you use retirement savings to pay off debt?
Early withdrawals are generally a bad idea. Taxes and penalties can be steep.
- AOL19 minutes ago
High-yield savings account vs. money market account: Which is best for growing your savings?
HYSAs and MMAs are two savings tools to leverage historically high APYs that offer more similarities than differences.
- Bankrate19 days ago
Survey: More than 1 in 3 American travelers plan to go into debt for their summer vacations this year
36 percent of Americans plan to go into debt to travel this summer.
- GoBankingRates2 months ago
7 Secret Strategies To Make Quick Cash in 2024
Many people made resolutions to increase their incomes in 2024, but if you're just looking to score some quick cash, you don't need to start a side hustle, get a second job or …
- Bankrate1 month ago
Can you pay taxes with a personal loan?
You may be able to pay taxes with a loan, but you should find out if it’s the best option before doing so.
- AOL12 days ago
When is it worth it to break a CD? A finance expert's take on early withdrawals and breaking even
Considering early withdrawal? There’s a breakeven point with CDs to make sure you earn more in interest than you pay in penalties.
- GoBankingRates1 month ago
What’s the average credit card debt in every state?
The total U.S. consumer debt sits at a whopping $14.9 trillion, with the average American’s credit card debt hitting $5,315. But some Americans are more in debt than others, wi…
- CNN Business2 months ago
Americans’ credit scores are falling. That hasn’t happened in a decade
Even as unemployment remains historically low and recession fears fade, consumer credit scores are starting to buckle.
- Bankrate2 months ago
Home equity lenders broaden the base with new HELOC and loan products
They’re courting new borrowers with innovative features and looser criteria.
- AOL24 days ago
What is a CD ladder? How to build one — and capture high rates before they drop
A short-term CD ladder offers a way to capture historically high APYs with the benefit of regular access to your money — before rates drop.
- GoBankingRates2 months ago
Retirement Savings: 7 Keys to a Debt-Free Retirement
Planning ahead for retirement can help you map out how you will tackle debt leading up to retirement, so you don't outlive your retirement savings. A proper financial plan give…
- Bankrate1 month ago
8 ways to beat low savings account interest rates
It’s relatively easy to get a higher return on your money if you do your homework.