The partial government shutdown that began on Saturday morning is set to delay the release of the January jobs report that was slated for publication…
Credit card debt is one of the most common financial challenges couples face, and learning how to manage credit card debt together can strengthen both finances and relationships. Honest communication, shared financial goals, and a…
Morsa Images/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Bankrate tracks the best certificate of deposit (CD) rates and recent interest rate trends for you. Here are the current national average annual percentage yields (APYs) as of Saturday, January 31, 2026, according to Bankrate’s most recent survey: 1-year CD yield: 1.89…
Key takeaways Only 46% of U.S. adults have enough emergency savings to cover three months of expenses, making saving money more crucial than ever. Automatic transfers to a high-yield savings account earning around 4% APY can help build emergency funds without extra effort. Cash-back apps and comparison shopping can save…
Trader Joe’s has notched the top spot on the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s 2026 supermarket rankings. According to the “Satisfaction Benchmarks by Company” list, Trader Joe’s earned an 86 compared to second-place Publix’s 84. H-E-B came in third with an 83.The web page notes that “2026 results” are based on…
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate The Federal Reserve doesn’t set mortgage rates outright, but its decisions do play a role in the percentages lenders offer would-be homeowners. And even if the Fed keeps its benchmark rate unchanged, mortgage rates can still fluctuate. Here’s how the Fed’s monetary policy…
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that policymakers are hearing that a significant segment of American consumers are still looking to “economize” their purchases and trading down as they feel the effects of stubborn inflation on…
