The Latest Breaking News from Bankrate

Renting is cheaper than buying, according to a new Bankrate survey. In 21 U.S. metros, the monthly cost of owning is at least 50% more expensive than the monthly cost of renting.

Amex intro offer worth $1,500 to $3,000 provides new Business Platinum cardholders 150,000 membership points.

Get up to 13 Nights Free with the Wyndham Earner Plus credit card's sign-up bonus. That's 100,000 points (worth up to $900) at Wyndham properties.

Two recent studies suggest that prospective homeowners will have to earn more than $100,000 annually to afford a typical home in much of the U.S.

Don't forget to spring clean your finances this year. Not only will it make managing your money easier, it could save you some money.

Savings Rates by Age, Income, Education and Ethnicity — How Do You Compare?

Two out of three Americans in debt are chasing credit card rewards. Do your brain a favor and try this instead.

Looking to save on your car insurance policies? We provide ways to lower your costs.

Bankrate's Mark Hamrick tells Fortune that it's "disappointing because it is an indication that so many Americans are living paycheck to paycheck."

The home improvement industry's outlook looks bright, driven by factors such as falling mortgage rates, easing inflation, a rise in DIY projects, increasing disposable income, and a growing interest amongst homeowners to undertake renovation projects. Thus, it could be wise to buy home improvement stocks La-Z-Boy (LZB), Hooker Furnishings (HOFT),…

Americans are expected to spend nearly $30 billion on gift cards this holiday, according to the National Retail Federation. But many gift cards wind up forgotten or unused.