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Bankrate @bankrate.com · 07/07/2026

The financial system wasn't built for the people navigating it. Bankrate is. We're not a bank. Founded by a journalist more than 40 years ago as the consumer advocate platform helping people make better financial decisions. Now, our brand finally shows it.

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Bankrate @bankrate.com · 26/06/2026

There's a hidden homeownership tax. Most people don't know they're paying it. 9 out of 10 homebuyers overpay for their mortgage. $3,343 a year. $78,186 over the life of the loan. New Bankrate research breaks down exactly why. bit.ly/4oLA5MF

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Bankrate @bankrate.com · 07/05/2026

A small difference in your mortgage rate adds up over time. Over 30 years, even a slightly lower rate can save you tens of thousands of dollars — enough to make a real impact on your financial future. bit.ly/4tYxtNd

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Bankrate @bankrate.com · 13/04/2026

Existing home sales slowed in March, down 3.6% as higher mortgage rates and low inventory weigh on the market. Activity isn’t zero—but with rates around 6.5%, buyers need to be strategic. Shopping around for a mortgage rate still matters.

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Bankrate @bankrate.com · 18/03/2026

Mortgage rates are already moving. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, but mortgage rates are reacting to inflation concerns and global uncertainty and have started to climb. bit.ly/4rHz206

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Bankrate @bankrate.com · 10/03/2026

The "frozen" housing market is thawing. NAR reports Feb. home sales hit a 4.09M pace—beating expectations. Plus, Jan. numbers were revised UP to 4.02M. While sales are still -1.4% YoY, the winter slump wasn't as cold as feared.

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Bankrate @bankrate.com · 09/02/2026

Most couples don’t fully combine their finances. Just 38% of married or live-in couples say they completely merge their money, according to a new Bankrate survey. bit.ly/3ZlVlwB

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Bankrate @bankrate.com · 04/02/2026

44% of Americans say they have more emergency savings than credit card debt, according to a new Bankrate survey. But progress is slow: Just 21% say their savings grew over the past year, while nearly 3 in 10 still have more debt than savings. bit.ly/4qbVygF

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Bankrate @bankrate.com · 29/01/2026

Is financial infidelity as damaging as physical cheating? A new Bankrate survey found 43% of Americans say keeping money secrets from a partner is at least as bad. Nearly half of married/cohabitating couples are not sharing all of their financial details. bit.ly/3LEGpXf

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Bankrate @bankrate.com · 28/01/2026

NEWS: The Fed left interest rates unchanged at its first meeting of the year, pausing after three straight rate cuts as policymakers grow more cautious. Read more: bit.ly/3Z5h3Vu

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Bankrate @bankrate.com · 27/01/2026

Insuring a new teen driver now costs over $5,700 a year. Adding a 16-year-old could potentially more than double the average auto insurance premium for their parents and costs more than insurance for a driver with a past accident or DUI conviction. bit.ly/4rbEnwz

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Bankrate @bankrate.com · 21/01/2026

Years of high prices are still straining household finances. Just 30% of Americans say they could cover a $1,000 emergency from savings, and 54% say inflation is cutting into their ability to save, per new data from Bankrate. Full report: bit.ly/4sUXzAG

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Bankrate @bankrate.com · 12/01/2026

Credit card debt is sticking around longer. A new Bankrate survey finds 61% of cardholders with debt have carried it for at least a year, with emergency and everyday expenses driving balances. bit.ly/4sCWkWA

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Bankrate @bankrate.com · 06/01/2026

After years of high borrowing costs, some relief may be ahead. Bankrate’s 2026 Interest Rate Forecast expects the Fed to keep cutting rates next year, though uncertainty remains. See what it means for your money: bit.ly/49IqAI0

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Bankrate @bankrate.com · 22/12/2025

Rare relief for drivers: Gas prices have fallen below $3 a gallon for the first time in four years and are expected to stay low into 2026. Read the full Bankrate analysis: bit.ly/3L4ZD7U

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Bankrate @bankrate.com · 15/12/2025

Fewer Americans are feeling optimistic about their finances heading into 2026. Just one in three (34%) expect their situation to improve next year, down from 44% a year ago, according to a new Bankrate report. Read more: bit.ly/4pFYEu1

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Bankrate @bankrate.com · 10/12/2025

NEWS: The Fed voted to cut interest rates for the third straight meeting despite intensifying divisions over how to manage an economy with both higher inflation and unemployment. More: bit.ly/48M1KoO

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Bankrate @bankrate.com · 09/12/2025

Homeownership has become a luxury in most major cities. A new Bankrate study finds the average household is priced out of 75% of the U.S. housing market, turning a dream into a luxury. See where affordable homes are hardest to find: bit.ly/3Kl7MF5

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Bankrate @bankrate.com · 03/12/2025

Fewer Americans plan to give holiday tips this year, but those who are planning to do so aren’t cutting back on dollar amounts. A new Bankrate survey finds median tip amounts are mostly flat or up across common service providers. bit.ly/4pciPiR

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Bankrate @bankrate.com · 03/11/2025

After decades of steady progress, the gender pay gap is once again widening for the first time in decades. Read Bankrate’s full analysis: t.co/SBKb3t1sQt t.co/pZd1FiFg1J

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Bankrate @bankrate.com · 29/10/2025

NEWS: The Fed cut interest rates again to keep the job market from weakening further, even as inflation stays high and the government shutdown drags on. www.bankrate.com/banking/federal-re…

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Bankrate @bankrate.com · 11/12/2024

The 2025 Bankrate Awards have arrived! 🎉 From top banks and financial advisors to credit cards, we’ve got everything you need. Check out our personal finance winners: bankrate.com/awards/

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