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

The economy is weird right now.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 1, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Aug 22, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Aug 19, 2022

Has inflation peaked? Here’s what the nation’s top economists say

Consumers haven’t been able to catch a break from decades-high inflation, and a new Bankrate poll casts doubt on Americans feeling relief from those price pressures anytime soon.

Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2022

America’s best places to live in 2022

While there has been some movement to the suburbs during the pandemic, major cities remain attractive places to live and work. If you’re reevaluating where you call home or considering relocating this year, here are Bankrate’s picks for the best places to live in 2022.

Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022

What Fed Chairman Powell sees for the housing market

The fate of the housing boom is on the minds of both homeowners and homebuyers these days. Will record home values lead to a crash reminiscent of the one that made the Great Recession so painful? Or will prices simply take a breather from their torrid pace of appreciation?

Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022

The Fed delivers biggest interest rate hike in decades to combat surging inflation

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point Wednesday in an effort to combat stubbornly high inflation. It's the biggest rate increase in 28 years.

WEKU · Jun 15, 2022

12 ways to bank smarter: Simple tips and tricks to increase your wealth

Banking can be complicated, with thousands of banks to choose from that each offer an exhaustive set of disclosures and fine print. And then there’s the rates and fees, all of which need to be considered carefully before you sign on the dotted line.

Tribune News Service · Jun 13, 2022

Checking The Boxes On Your Financial To-Do List: 10 Musts To Keep You On Track

Inflation is way up, consumer confidence is way down, and two-thirds of U.S. consumers don’t expect improvement in their personal finances this year, according to a Bankrate survey. But that dour report doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to help your financial situation. Doing so starts with devising and following…

Benzinga · Jun 7, 2022

Mortgage rate forecast for June 2022: Recession worries may keep rates in check

Many factors are putting upward and downward pressure on mortgage rates, and prospective borrowers have observed a seesaw pattern in the cost to finance a home recently.

Tribune News Service · Jun 6, 2022