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Holiday travel tends to be stressful, but this year, it may be even more financially so, thanks to inflation. According to a survey by Bankrate, only 43 percent of U.S. residents plan to travel for leisure purposes involving an overnight stay this holiday season. And of those who are traveling,…

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Recession odds are up to 65% — here’s how a downturn could affect you

Recessions are more than just a slowing economy, volatile stock market and a bad spell of data. Behind the numbers and jargon are real people — and real livelihoods at stake.

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Credit card interest rates soar to the highest they’ve been in 30 years

Driven by continual Federal Reserve rate increases, credit card APRs have hit 19.04%.

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Rising prices are on the menu for Thanksgiving, with inflation currently at 7.7%

With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, food and family are on many people's minds. But turkey and travel will carry a hefty price tag this year. The annual inflation rate in October was 7.7%.

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Biggest winners and losers from the Fed’s interest rate hike

The Federal Reserve announced that it’s raising interest rates by 0.75 percentage point, following its November 1-2 meeting, bumping the federal funds rate to a target range of 3.75% to 4%. It’s the fourth straight time the Federal Reserve has raised rates 75 basis points, as the central bank rapidly…

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Traveling this holiday? Pack your patience

If traveling this holiday season, be sure to pack your patience.

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Survey: 55% of working Americans say they’re behind on retirement savings

A majority of Americans say they’re not keeping up with their retirement savings, according to a new Bankrate survey. And that’s even when nearly 3 in 5 Americans are contributing the same or more than they were last year. Americans point to inflation as a key reason why they’re not…

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How low mortgage rates led to today’s ‘seller’s strike’

The sharp rise in mortgage rates in 2022 has hampered housing affordability and led to fewer home sales. Aside from those obvious bits of fallout, the run-up in rates has also delivered a surprise: Many homeowners are choosing not to sell because they don’t want to give up the super-low…

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Is the housing market about to crash? Here’s what experts are saying

After a record-breaking run that saw mortgage rates plunge to all-time lows and home prices soar to new highs, the U.S. housing market finally is slowing. While demand and price gains are cooling, any correction is likely to be a modest one, housing economists and analysts say. No one expects…

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How to earn more by switching savings accounts

Online banks have been increasing interest rates for savings accounts during most of the year, following the lead of the Federal Reserve to combat surging inflation with rising rates. But if your money is only earning the national average — or less — elsewhere, then you’re likely not maximizing your…

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Survey: Experts see massive hiring slowdown and surging unemployment a year from now

Employers have added 3.5 million jobs so far this year, among the fastest pace in 28 years and a remarkable feat considering the number of headwinds powerful enough to knock hiring off course — from boiling inflation to the fastest Federal Reserve rate hikes in four decades.

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Survey: Fed’s inflation fight will take interest rates to highest since 2007

The Federal Reserve is expected to lift interest rates to the highest level since 2007 in its intense quest to battle the hottest price surge in four decades, according to the nation’s top economists.

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Inflation, rising prices causing 79% of holiday travelers to change their plans

The holiday season is an opportunity to slow down, connect with friends and family or even take a much-needed vacation. But according to a new Bankrate survey, a substantial portion of travelers are rethinking their excursions this year. Of the 43 percent of U.S. adults planning to travel this holiday…

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Survey: Odds of a US recession by mid-2024 now hit 65%

The U.S. economy’s odds of avoiding a recession are narrowing — and quickly.

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Americans have recession fatigue — and it’s keeping them from preparing for the next downturn

When Pasha Grozdov found out his friend’s Manhattan landlord was raising the rent on her one-bedroom apartment from $4,100 to a crushing $6,000 a month, there was only one way he could think to react: with a joke.

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Survey: Analysts foresee 12% rise in stock market over next 12 months

The stock market has had a tumultuous 2022 so far, with major indices such as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite in bear market territory. But according to market professionals surveyed in Bankrate’s Third-Quarter Market Mavens survey, the outlook for stocks should improve over the coming year. The group…

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Inflation is crushing Americans’ savings — here are 6 tips to protect your money

Building up a stable cushion of cash you can rely on in emergencies seems daunting even in normal economic times. Add the steepest loss of Americans’ purchasing power in more than 40 years into the mix, and the task can seem next to impossible.

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This Federal Reserve policy you’ve never heard of could have the biggest effect on your wallet

The Federal Reserve is making headlines by raising interest rates at the fastest pace in a single year since the 1980s, concerning investors and consumers alike with fears the central bank could go too far, too fast.

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Survey: Half of workers who got a raise or higher-paying job say their pay didn’t keep up with inflation

Americans are seeing the fastest wage growth in decades, and the majority of workers in a Bankrate survey say they’ve gotten at least some kind of income boost over the past 12 months — but the hottest inflation in almost four decades could be keeping them from fully reaping those…

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Is a recession coming? How to make the most of your paycheck

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Americans are making regretted impulse buys on social media — why it’s a challenging time with surging inflation

Social media is enticing users to make impulse purchases — and the price is often regret.

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Is the housing market about to crash? Here’s what experts are saying

The U.S. housing market may be starting to slow down, but it is still hot. Double-digit appreciation is commonplace. Many sellers are still giddily sifting through multiple offers, and frantic buyers continue to pay more than asking prices — sometimes by $100,000 or more.

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Is college worth the cost? 85% of Gen Z student loan borrowers would have done something different

Rising tuition costs, increasing student loan interest rates and a higher cost of living in the U.S. has left potential college students questioning the value of a college degree. Many students regret how much student loan debt they took out for their education; in a Bankrate survey about student loan…

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Survey: Social media makes nearly half of Gen Z and millennials feel negatively about their finances

Social media has long been lambasted for making users feel poorly about their accomplishments or lifestyles. Turns out, it can make people feel bad about their money, too.

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