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More likely than not, the U.S. economy will enter a recession this year, Bankrate’s Fourth-Quarter Economic Indicator poll found.

Despite the increase in revolving debt carriers, Americans’ favorite credit card perk has nothing to do with their APRs. Cash back is the most-favored credit card feature, far above low APR, wide acceptance, travel perks, and a slew of other features.

More Americans are leaning on their credit cards to cope with rising prices. And as interest rates continue to climb, that debt is getting more and more expensive.

As the Fed hinted at raising interest rates through 2023, investors are worried about a recession. However, the rate hike aggression is expected to slow down if inflation keeps cooling. Regardless of market conditions, buying and holding fundamentally sound stocks Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Berry Corporation (BRY), Honda Motor Company…

Boosting their savings, paying off credit card debt, and building an emergency are some of the top financial resolutions for consumers this year.

The holidays are fast approaching, and for many of us, it's time to do some Christmas shopping.

A new survey reports that 54% of U.S. adults are giving greater tips than normal this holiday season. Here’s what experts have to say about tipping this season.

This holiday season, inflation might be just as much a part of Americans’ celebrations as the gifts and the gatherings.

The Federal Reserve’s busiest year for rate hikes since Jimmy Carter was president may be coming to an end — but U.S. central bankers’ rate increases are far from over.

With rising inflation, mailing delays and shrinking inventory, it makes sense to start shopping early, with a plan to maximize your rewards.

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,…