It's rare for people to switch banks. Checking-account holders in the U.S. have had the same account for 19 years on average, while for savings-account holders it's an average of 17 years, according ...

The most valuable companies in the world have grown to impressive heights in recent years, with seven publicly traded ...

February’s inflation report was better than expected, but it doesn’t tell us much about where prices are heading given the uncertainty around Trump’s trade war. “The widespread imposition of tariffs ...

The traditional certificate of deposit (CD) is far from being the only CD product available to savers. Financial institutions offer a variety of CDs, giving savers more flexibility to manage their ...

The latest consumer price index shows that inflation eased a bit last month, rising just 0.2%. But whether this is the beginning of a downward trend is in doubt as tariffs are just starting to take ...

New week, new lows for home equity loans and lines of credit. The average rate on a $30,000 home equity line of credit (HELOC ...

Next week's Fed rate announcement could impact how much you can earn on savings accounts and CDs going forward. Here's what ...

A 2025 recession could cool the housing market, lower home prices and mortgage rates, and offer opportunities for buyers.

Gone, at least for now, are the days of abundant 5%-and-up CDs, but there is some good news for consumers: These 5%-and-up ...

No one wants to see their portfolio nosedive right when they need the money most. By recession-proofing your portfolio, you ...

Bankrate Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman says a hybrid approach to banking might offer the “best of both worlds.” Keep ...

The National Association of Realtors said pending home sales dropped 4.6 percent in January 2025. It’s a new all-time low. But there are programs available to make buying homes more affordable.