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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Fed delivers biggest interest rate hike in decades to combat surging inflation

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point Wednesday in an effort to combat stubbornly high inflation. It's the biggest rate increase in 28 years.

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12 ways to bank smarter: Simple tips and tricks to increase your wealth

Banking can be complicated, with thousands of banks to choose from that each offer an exhaustive set of disclosures and fine print. And then there’s the rates and fees, all of which need to be considered carefully before you sign on the dotted line.

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Checking The Boxes On Your Financial To-Do List: 10 Musts To Keep You On Track

Inflation is way up, consumer confidence is way down, and two-thirds of U.S. consumers don’t expect improvement in their personal finances this year, according to a Bankrate survey. But that dour report doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to help your financial situation. Doing so starts with devising and following…

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Mortgage rate forecast for June 2022: Recession worries may keep rates in check

Many factors are putting upward and downward pressure on mortgage rates, and prospective borrowers have observed a seesaw pattern in the cost to finance a home recently.

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Women are more likely to feel stressed about their finances than men — here’s what to do about it

Money can be a stressor for all Americans — but more often than not, women are the ones worrying the most about it.

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Buying amid affordability squeeze? Here’s how homebuyers can cope

The housing market caught fire in 2020 as Americans decided en masse that they wanted homes and were willing to pay for them.

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

The Federal Reserve made headlines at its May meeting when it raised interest rates by the single biggest hike since 2000, but another lesser-known decision — albeit a substantially more complex one — could have an even greater influence over how much you pay to borrow money.

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Auto insurance costs Floridians more than nearly everywhere else in the US, study finds

Floridians on average pay the second-highest share of their incomes on auto insurance premiums, according to a tally of data from price comparison website Bankrate.com.

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Younger workers aren’t keeping their salaries a secret anymore. Here’s why it could be a good idea

Kiersten Post isn’t afraid to talk about money. She chats with friends about buying a house and budgeting for vacations. She shares her personal finance goals with family members.

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Will the Fed cause a recession by raising rates? Here’s what experts are saying

High inflation comes with a heavy economic price, but so can the Federal Reserve’s attempts to get it under control.

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Survey: Student loans have delayed wealth-building for Gen Z and millennial borrowers

Roughly 60 percent U.S. adults who have held student loan debt have put off making important financial decisions due to that debt, according to a new Bankrate survey. For Gen Z and millennial borrowers alone, that number rises to 70 percent. Student loans have prevented these borrowers from saving for…

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5 steps to take with your money in 2022, according to personal finance experts

In a time when inflation is at a 40-year high and prices are surging on everything from gasoline and food to furniture and cars, many consumers are focused on how to better handle their money. Developing practical strategies for saving, spending and investing can help you build an emergency fund,…

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