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Bankrate’s Be My Valentine Index finds the high cost of love
The cost of buying a basket of favorite Valentine’s Day gifts could cost you hundreds.
2 min read Feb 06, 2019 -
Survey: Majority of Americans don’t expect their finances to improve in 2019
Among those with a bleak forecast, half point the blame at Washington, Bankrate’s survey finds.
5 min read Jan 14, 2019 -
Economists survey: Future looks good for saving, bad for growth
Two dozen experts expect economic growth to slow or steady in 2019, Bankrate’s poll finds.
5 min read Dec 04, 2018 -
Economists survey: Experts wary ‘leaner economic times’ lie ahead
Bankrate’s survey of top financial experts suggests the economy can’t get much better than this.
3 min read Sep 04, 2018 -
Women feel financial stress more — and it’s because they’re becoming major players at home and work
The shifting relationship between women and money brings unique financial stress.
4 min read Aug 26, 2018 -
Why you need an ‘opportunity fund’
Here’s how an opportunity fund can help you prepare for once-in-a-lifetime chances.
4 min read Jun 26, 2018 -
Is a recession on the horizon? See what top economists say
Analysts surveyed by Bankrate predict we’ll see an economic downturn sooner rather than later.
3 min read May 30, 2018 -
Top economists: Expect the economy to heat up further this year
Economists surveyed by Bankrate tell what’s ahead for interest rates, wages and more.
3 min read Mar 07, 2018 -
Satisfied with your job? Most Americans are, Bankrate survey finds
With the job market on solid footing, workers report strong job satisfaction.
3 min read Feb 01, 2018 -
This Giving Tuesday, many Americans plan to give back
Approximately one out of five charitable donations will be larger than last year’s.
2 min read Nov 28, 2017