Personal Finance
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its new Explore Credit Cards tool this week, intended to allow consumers to…
Key takeaways A 1099 worker is a self-employed individual that performs tasks or provides services to a company. A W-2…
The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates one more time this year. In their recent meeting, the Fed decided to…
Key takeaways The Fed’s dot plot is a chart that records each Fed official’s projection for the central bank’s key…
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate The Federal Reserve doesn’t set mortgage rates outright. But its decisions in setting…
Richard Drury/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate A mixed week for home equity rates. HELOCs continued their 2024 declines:…
Key takeaways The Chase Freedom Unlimited® could be worth it if you’re looking to earn more Ultimate Rewards, don’t want…
Key takeaways The Chase Freedom Flex® is a unique cash back credit card that doubles as a great travel rewards…
The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions influence what you pay for variable-rate home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and new…
The Federal Reserve reduced borrowing costs again at its final gathering of 2024, but officials penciled in two fewer cuts…
As a credit cards writer, it’s easy for me to think that everyone earns and uses credit card rewards as…
Key takeaways In a lower rate environment, CD returns may continue to decline. If you need your money quickly, shorter-term…