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Ask Bankrate: Questions about using retirement funds to pay off debt, refinancing while unemployed and more
See whether it’s smart to tap retirement savings to pay down debt.
5 min read May 15, 2020 -
Survey: Nearly one-third of Americans dealing with lower income due to coronavirus outbreak
Half of those same households report having taken on more debt.
7 min read May 13, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about free refinancing, keeping retirement savings safe and more
Bankrate’s experts answer reader questions each week.
4 min read May 01, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about affording a new house, maximizing savings, RMDs and more
Bankrate’s experts answer reader questions on a range of topics.
8 min read Apr 24, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about real estate prices, CD rates and unemployment
Bankrate’s experts answer reader questions on a range of topics.
7 min read Apr 17, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about bank safety, investing during a downturn and future mortgage rates
Our first reader mailbag includes questions related to managing money during the coronavirus crisis.
5 min read Apr 09, 2020 -
Unemployment benefits and coronavirus: Here’s who qualifies and how to apply
Even before the virus came along, the system was never the easiest to navigate.
6 min read Apr 08, 2020 -
Survey: Majority of Americans have cut their spending because of coronavirus concerns
Additionally, most investors intentionally left their investments alone as volatility increased.
3 min read Mar 31, 2020 -
Survey: As coronavirus spreads, nearly 1 in 3 Americans admit to not seeking medical care due to cost
Medical care is a crucial part of containing the virus and keeping Americans healthy.
6 min read Mar 12, 2020 -
Here’s how top economists predict the coronavirus will impact the U.S. economy
Predictions range from cautiously optimistic to outright warnings.
4 min read Mar 10, 2020