The Food and Drug Administration announced that a recall of cheese products has been upgraded to the most serious risk category after testing positive for…
Consumer sentiment ticked higher in early January despite lingering concerns about inflation and a weak labor market, according to the latest release from the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers. Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index rose…
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways Credit card points are a type of rewards currency that you can earn in exchange for eligible credit card spending. To earn boosted points on your credit card, you’ll need to maximize bonus category spending, earn any available welcome…
A strong credit score can be the key to major financial purchases and affordable loans, but some states saw notable declines that created a “perfect storm” for Americans’ wallets, according to a credit repair expert. On Thursday, WalletHub released its list of the states with the largest credit score decreases,…
The U.S. economy saw modest job growth in December as employers hired at a steady pace amid economic uncertainty. The Labor Department on Friday reported that employers added 50,000 jobs in December. That figure was cooler than the expectations of economists polled by LSEG, who projected 60,000 jobs would be added…
A retirement budget compares expected income with planned expenses to see whether spending fits within available income. This process begins by listing income sources and savings and estimating how much they can provide each year. To show how a retirement budget works, let’s break down an example of a retirement…
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Credit counseling helps you start the year with a plan by transforming vague financial resolutions into a concrete, actionable roadmap. By partnering with a certified credit counselor, you gain a structured budget, a clear understanding…
