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Ask Bankrate: Questions about using retirement funds to pay off debt, refinancing while unemployed and more
See whether it’s smart to tap retirement savings to pay down debt.
5 min read May 15, 2020 -
Survey: Nearly one-third of Americans dealing with lower income due to coronavirus outbreak
Half of those same households report having taken on more debt.
7 min read May 13, 2020 -
College students: Don’t pause building credit during COVID-19
Building credit now is an important step toward future financial health.
5 min read May 12, 2020 -
Spring homebuying season is all but canceled — but will it hurt home values?
Home values will take a hit if COVID-19 drags on, experts predict.
5 min read May 01, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about free refinancing, keeping retirement savings safe and more
Bankrate’s experts answer reader questions each week.
4 min read May 01, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about affording a new house, maximizing savings, RMDs and more
Bankrate’s experts answer reader questions on a range of topics.
8 min read Apr 24, 2020 -
3 types of coronavirus scams to watch out for
Scammers are looking for any possibility to trick you into revealing your personal financial details.
6 min read Apr 17, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about real estate prices, CD rates and unemployment
Bankrate’s experts answer reader questions on a range of topics.
7 min read Apr 17, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about bank safety, investing during a downturn and future mortgage rates
Our first reader mailbag includes questions related to managing money during the coronavirus crisis.
5 min read Apr 09, 2020 -
Unemployment benefits and coronavirus: Here’s who qualifies and how to apply
Even before the virus came along, the system was never the easiest to navigate.
6 min read Apr 08, 2020
