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Credit card interest rates resumed dropping in the second half of 2025, closing out the year at 19.7%, about a…
Everything Americans thought they knew about personal finance was upended when the Federal Reserve started aggressively hiking interest rates to…
Image by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate Mortgage rates are unlikely to return to their pandemic lows in 2026, but…
Returns on certificates of deposit (CDs) saw gradual declines in 2025, before and after three Federal Reserve rate cuts in…
Images by Getty Images/Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate In 2024, three Federal Reserve rate cuts spurred declining yields on many deposit…
Most people have bills and utilities to pay every month. While many people pay these bills directly from their checking…
If you’re looking for a credit card that can cover the majority of your needs, the Chase Freedom Unlimited® is…
Homeowners tapping their equity in 2026 should expect borrowing to get more affordable, with rates reaching their lowest levels since…
Top yields for savings and money market accounts are expected to continue the downward slide in 2026. Still, top savings…
PBNJ Productions/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Several emergency loan types, including personal loans and credit card…
Key takeaways Private student loans may offer higher borrowing limits and potentially lower interest rates compared to federal loans, but…
Hispanolistic/Getty Images Key takeaways The purpose of your loan can impact the amount, terms and interest rates you’re offered. Some…