Current mortgage rates are up today and higher than they were seven days ago. Rates are lower than they were in early 2025, ...

Inflation can significantly erode the buying power of cash and threaten households' savings over the long term.

Other surcharges that consumers may encounter include a “fair wage” or “living wage fee” surcharge, which is designed to be ...

On paper, the US economy looks strong. But for millions of Americans, the day-to-day reality is far less rosy.

Federal Reserve officials divided on interest rate cuts, adding uncertainty for a December cut. Americans lack emergency ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman about consumer spending and debt, and what it tells us about the ...

By Kris Batch The holidays are usually called the most wonderful time of the year, but they are also typically the most expensive time of the year. In a recent survey from Bankrate, 54% of respondents ...

First time homebuyers mostly hear about upfront costs of buying, like down payment and closing costs. But what are the ...