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Inflation and the housing market: Decoding the latest number

There’s good news on the inflation front: December 2022 marked the sixth straight month that the U.S. rate of inflation has decreased.

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Survey: Nearly half of Americans are sacrificing recession preparedness by paying checking fees

Finding ways to prepare for a recession or weather high inflation can be even simpler than cutting back on spending and increasing your income. Sometimes, it first comes down to finding the right place to bank.

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57 million Americans are still paying checking account fees

For 48% of Americans, their checking account fees are hurting their ability to prep their finances for a possible recession.

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Survey: The US economy has a 64% chance of entering a recession this year

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

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Survey: More Americans are carrying debt, and many of them don’t know their APRs

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.

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Americans are piling up credit card debt — and it could prove very costly

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.

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5 Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term

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…

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5 financial resolutions for 2023 and how to accomplish them

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

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How to do Christmas shopping on a budget

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

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Holiday tipping season: Here’s who and how much you should tip

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.

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Holiday essentials are surging this year thanks to inflation — here’s what’s most expensive

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

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December Fed Meeting Preview: How many more giant rate hikes are left? ‘This is where it becomes the tough part’

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.

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How I’m adjusting my holiday shopping in an uncertain economy

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

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6 ways to save money on holiday travel

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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As inflation boils, younger Americans face extra holiday spending pressures

The hottest inflation in 40 years, decades-high financing costs and rising recession risks are dashing Americans’ hopes for the first normal holiday season in two years — and a recent Bankrate poll suggests younger Americans could experience the most stress.

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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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