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Complaints of housing discrimination are rising. But no one’s there to listen
Amanda Gomez submitted hundreds of rental applications for an apartment in Harlem, New York, last year. Most were met with silence. Fifteen, however, were outright rejected. When she subsequently noticed [...]
9 min read Jan 14, 2026 -
Bankrate’s Interest Rate Forecast for 2026: See what’s next for mortgage rates, credit card rates, auto loans and more
Rates could soon be within range of their pre-pandemic peaks. There’s a catch.
11 min read Jan 06, 2026 -
The risk of overspending with buy now, pay later apps
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) as a payment option is available seemingly everywhere. From department stores to airline tickets, you can make payments on small and large purchases with the convenient payment [...]
2 min read Dec 18, 2025 -
Consumers catch a break at the pump ahead of the new year
Thanks to falling gas prices, the average U.S. driver will spend about $100 less on fuel this year, according to Bankrate calculations.
3 min read Dec 17, 2025 -
When did Christmas cheer get so pushy? How to get offline and save your money
How to avoid impulse shopping and stick to a budget during the holidays.
4 min read Dec 11, 2025 -
Private health insurance costs are going up. A complete guide to your coverage options
Private health insurance costs will rise in 2026. Experts say you can still save.
9 min read Dec 11, 2025 -
Divorce season is almost here. Experts wish you knew more about the process
Holiday stress and New Year reflection fuel a rise in divorce filings each January.
7 min read Dec 05, 2025 -
How to upgrade credit cards with the same issuer
There are several benefits to upgrading your card with your current issuer.
4 min read Dec 03, 2025 -
Don’t fall for economic chart slop on social media
There’s no shortage of economic information out there, but some of it is misleading or totally false. Here’s how to spot bad charts and data.
5 min read Dec 01, 2025 -
Laid off with a monthly mortgage payment. How do you manage?
A cooling job market is leaving some homeowners without steady income. Learn how to continue paying your mortgage.
4 min read Nov 20, 2025
