You may want to think twice before booking a vacation home in the following spots this summer. A new Bankrate study reveals the vacation spots with the biggest seasonal rental hikes 🌴 bankrate.com/real-estate/va…

If you’re feeling anxious about the economy, you’re not alone. Bankrate expert contributor Rita-Soledad Fernández Paulino shares four habits to find financial peace. bankrate.com/loans/personal…

A Bankrate study found Tennessee is the easiest state to save money because of its low living costs and no income tax, while Hawaii and Connecticut are the hardest states to save. See why 👉 bankrate.com/banking/best-s…

Planning a summer getaway? 🌞 My husband and I are off to the Catskills in a few weeks, sharing an Airbnb with family to save. With 54% of U.S. adults skipping travel, domestic trips can be a budget-friendly choice. bankrate.com/real-estate/va…

The cost of being a homeowner goes beyond the down payment and closing costs. Things like home maintenance, taxes, insurance and more can cost a typical homeowner $21,400 annually on average, according to Bankrate’s new study: bankrate.com/home-equity/hi…

Debt often carries a stigma, but how can we change our perspective? Experts recommend viewing it as a tool rather than a personal failure. Read more via Bankrate: bankrate.com/loans/personal…

In the housing world, for single people with only one income, renting often is the more viable choice — or maybe even the only viable choice. bankrate.com/real-estate/si…

Feeling regret for not saving for retirement sooner? You're not alone—it's a common financial regret. The good news is that it’s not too late to catch up. bankrate.com/retirement/how…

Americans continue to feel the cumulative effect of inflation, even as inflation has stayed lower than expected for two consecutive months. Here’s what’s risen the most and what’s gotten cheaper 👉 bankrate.com/banking/federa…

Struggling to save when money is already tight? My Bankrate colleague Lane Gillespie recently dove into this topic in his new series “Navigating Now” and offers some realistic solutions 👉 bankrate.com/banking/ways-t…

Bigger isn't always better for homeowners, especially with rising costs. Here’s why. bankrate.com/mortgages/bigg…

With tariff uncertainties, geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns, the stock market has been experiencing whiplash in the last few months. Here’s why none of the stock market volatility matters in the long run, in one chart 👉 bankrate.com/investing/sp-5…

New college grads with debt: You can pay off your loans and build wealth. Planning ahead is key – here’s how according to experts 👉 bankrate.com/investing/fina…

Fewer Americans have side hustles in 2025—only 27% according to a new Bankrate survey. bankrate.com/loans/small-bu…

To understand where women stand with their finances today in the U.S., you have to look at the past. Dive into the full history via Bankrate: bankrate.com/loans/personal…

Millennial women are shaking up the investing game. They start younger and diversify more than older generations of women, but women broadly aren’t investing at the rate of men. Here’s why 👉 bankrate.com/retirement/a-q…

If you’re planning to retire in the U.S., where you go matters. The best states to live out your golden years might not be where you think, according to Bankrate’s new study. bankrate.com/retirement/bes…

Owning a home comes with its own set of financial hurdles, so could renting become part of the new American Dream? Bankrate expert contributor Bernadette Joy dives into this. bankrate.com/personal-finan…

We’ve seen a major shift in the job market from the “Great Resignation” to the “Great Stay” amid job security concerns. Over a quarter of workers say their level of worry for job security has grown since the start of 2025, per a new Bankrate survey bankrate.com/banking/americ…

Want to feel like you’re traveling rich without breaking the bank or going into debt? Enter ✨destination dupes ✨ bankrate.com/credit-cards/t…