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  Paying people back is easier than ever using apps — but so is making accidental payments

  You just sent money to a stranger. So, how do you get it back?

  3 min read Mar 05, 2019
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  U.S. economy grew 2.6% in the fourth quarter, better than expected

  The U.S. economy expanded at a slower pace in the fourth quarter of 2018, but came in well ahead of estimates.

  4 min read Feb 28, 2019
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  Fed Chair Powell grilled on stagnant wage growth in tight job market

  Powell faced criticism from Democratic congressmen for his positive evaluation of the job market despite a period of slow pay gains.

  2 min read Feb 27, 2019
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  Powell justifies a ‘patient’ central bank on rate hikes during Senate testimony

  Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell delivered a positive assessment of the U.S. economy that nonetheless faces some risks.

  4 min read Feb 26, 2019
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  Three-fourths of business economists are predicting a recession by 2021

  Experts are betting that a recession will occur by the end of 2021, a new survey suggests.

  2 min read Feb 25, 2019
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  Fed minutes: Officials unsure on rate hikes, want plan to stop reducing balance sheet

  Will the Federal Reserve raise borrowing costs two times in 2019, as it initially anticipated? That’s a question even the officials on the inside can’t answer.

  4 min read Feb 20, 2019
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  Switching banks is a pain — this global movement could make it simple

  It could save you time when switching accounts and even inspire you to build a bank of your own.

  3 min read Jan 25, 2019
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  Bankrate’s best banks of 2019: The best online banks in the US

  Don’t settle for rock-bottom yields. You can earn a sizable return at these online banks.

  6 min read Jan 15, 2019
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  The latest Wells Fargo mishap shows small bank errors can give you a big headache

  Are bank mistakes giving you a headache? Here’s what to do.

  3 min read Oct 28, 2018
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  Banks are switching to ‘dot-bank’ websites — here’s what that is

  A tweak to your bank’s online address might help you sidestep a scam.

  3 min read Aug 29, 2018
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  6 financial goals to achieve before you die

  Life is short! Accomplishing these goals will help you live a better life.

  3 min read Jul 31, 2018
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  JPM, big banks spend billions on tech but innovation lags

  What’s all that tech spending doing for banks and their customers?

  4 min read Jul 27, 2018
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  7 tips for choosing a savings account when interest rates increase

  Interest rates are on the rise. Follow these tips to find a savings account that can keep up.

  3 min read Jul 10, 2018
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  Meet Jerome Powell, the new chair of the Federal Reserve

  Learn all about Jerome Powell, who is presiding over his first FOMC policy meeting.

  3 min read Mar 21, 2018
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  Parents have trouble saving because of mortgage payments, Bankrate survey finds

  A new Bankrate survey also finds 1 in 4 Americans is open to buying a home in 2017.

  4 min read Feb 09, 2017
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  Video: Hear kids explain what Fed day is all about

  Not sure what the Fed does when it meets? Let these children fill you in.

  1 min read Dec 14, 2016
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  Meet 2 people whose emergency funds rescued them

  1 in 4 Americans has no savings, our survey finds. Here’s how stashed cash can help.

  4 min read Jun 21, 2016
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  Survey: If you’re bummed that your income isn’t budging, join the crowd

  Impatience with income has led to a wavering sense of financial security in the U.S.

  2 min read Apr 19, 2016
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  Millennials increase their savings but financial security slips

  20% of Americans don’t have any savings, but millennials buck the trend.

  3 min read Mar 28, 2016
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  6 tips for financial planning in your 40s

  Finances can be complicated for those 40 and up. Here’s how to make your 40s fabulous.

  5 min read Apr 16, 2015