NEWS: The Fed cut interest rates again to keep the job market from weakening further, even as inflation stays high and the government shutdown drags on. https://www.bankrate.com/banking/federal-reserve/fed-rate-cut-october-2025/

52% of non-retired Americans say they expect to rely on Social Security for necessary expenses – but 76% worry their promised benefits won’t be paid upon retirement age. Bankrate’s latest survey shows growing concern about retirement security. www.bankrate.com/retirement/r...

Have you booked your holiday travel? According to a new Bankrate survey, just 21% of Americans plan to travel this holiday season, down from 27% in 2024. https://www.bankrate.com/credit-cards/news/holiday-spending-report/

Among aspiring homeowners, one in six (16%) have given up on purchasing a home in the past five years (i.e., since August 2020) because they could not find anything they liked or could afford, according to a new Bankrate survey. https://www.bankrate.com/mortgages/home-buying-challenges-survey/

According to a new Bankrate survey, two-thirds of Americans (66%) who grew up with a strong financial education have successfully negotiated pay raises during their careers. www.bankrate.com/personal-fin...

The Fed is likely readying a third straight interest rate cut this afternoon. Bankrate’s experts are live blogging today’s decision and what it means for your finances: www.bankrate.com/banking/fede...

According to a new Bankrate survey, 44% of Americans expect their finances will get better in 2025, while 56% do not expect their finances to improve.
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While more Americans are planning to tip this holiday season, dollar amounts are expected to remain relatively unchanged, according to a new Bankrate survey. www.bankrate.com/credit-cards...