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Ask Bankrate: Questions about losing money in IRAs, the future of the housing market and more
A reader asks: My IRA is treading water. Should I still contribute?
9 min read Jul 17, 2020 -
Survey: More than a third of Americans have delayed financial milestones because of pandemic
Buying a home or car and getting married are among the goals people are postponing.
3 min read Jul 15, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about house payments and retirement, student loan debt and more
A reader asks: Should I pay down my mortgage or contribute more to retirement?
7 min read Jul 03, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about negative rates, financial planners and RMDs
One reader asks how negative interest rates would impact savings accounts.
4 min read Jun 26, 2020 -
Survey: Most Americans say personal finances haven’t improved under President Trump
Just 17 percent say their finances have improved under Trump, Bankrate’s survey finds.
4 min read Jun 15, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about home values, best use for pension money and more
Readers want to know: Will economic disruption cause home prices to fall?
4 min read Jun 04, 2020 -
Survey: America’s top economists expect double-digit unemployment rate into 2021
Forecasts were wide-ranging when it comes to predicting how much damage the pandemic caused.
8 min read Jun 03, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about investing in real estate, tracking down stimulus and more
One reader asks: With interest rates so low, is it a good idea to invest in real estate?
9 min read May 29, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about stimulus checks, mortgage refinancing and Social Security
Find out what you can do if your stimulus check was deposited into the wrong account.
7 min read May 22, 2020 -
How to prepare your finances for a natural disaster
In case of a potential emergency, it pays to be financially prepared.
6 min read May 18, 2020