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Gen Z is trading stocks more actively than any other generation but that might not be the best play, says a Bankrate analyst
Nearly 9 in 10 Gen Z investors surveyed said they actively traded stocks in 2023 due to high inflat…
Kai Xiang Teo
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Amid four-decade high inflation, younger Americans don't have the emergency savings they need and are feeling financial stress
Bankrate's Greg McBride said Americans' comfort level with these savings "has plunged dramatically …
Madison Hoff
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It's almost impossible to trade on a US default - so here's what investors should do instead, according to Bankrate's senior economic analyst
"For most people, the best decision here is to take a long-term view," Bankrate senior economic ana…
Phil Rosen
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Millennials just don't care about inflation as much as boomers do
Boomers have long been economically fearless, but anything that hits their savings crosses the line…
Ben Winck
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Millennials who snapped up homes in the hot real-estate market reveal their biggest regrets, from unexpected costs to high mortgage payments
A new Bankrate survey found that 64% of millennials regret buying their current home, with most cit…
Avery Hartmans
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The best and worst states to retire in 2024
Delaware tops Bankrate's list of the best states to retire in 2024, followed by West Virginia and G…
Noah Sheidlower
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Stock market today: Indexes end mixed as weak job openings fuel jitters ahead of August payroll report
There were 7.67 million job openings in July, the lowest number in over three years, according to d…
Jennifer Sor
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It'll be a while before you feel today's interest-rate cuts
The Federal Reserve finally cut interest rates, but it could take time to see the relief reflected …
Ayelet Sheffey,Madison Hoff
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Americans are sick of tipping culture and scaling back everywhere from restaurants to hair salons
A survey found some US adults think "tipping culture has gotten out of control." Bankrate's Ted Ros…
Madison Hoff
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Gen Zers in a survey said they need $200,000 a year to feel financially secure — more than any other generation
Americans under the age of 35 generally make around $60,000. Gen Zers in a survey said more than do…
Juliana Kaplan,Ayelet Sheffey
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Welcome to interest-rate cut week: Here's how the Fed's next move will impact everything from home prices to new cars loans
The Federal Reserve is expected to finally announce interest-rate cuts this week. Here's everything…
Madison Hoff,Ayelet Sheffey
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America's shopping spree is over and retailers are facing a new world of cautious consumers
76% of consumers said they planned to trade down in the next quarter, spelling trouble for the weak…
Jennifer Sor
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Stock market today: Indexes edge up as cool July inflation locks in rate cut expectations
Inflation continued to cool in July, instilling further confidence that the Fed will begin cutting …
Jennifer Sor
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It's gearing up to be a hot travel debt summer for Gen Z and millennials
Three surveys show that Gen Z and millennials are willing to risk their financial health for summer…
John Towfighi
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A Gen Zer who moved from Boston to New York City says the higher cost of living is worth it for the better life experience
A Gen Zer who moved from Boston to New York City last year shares why the Big Apple's higher costs …
Jacob Zinkula
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The odds of a US recession in the near year have dropped to a 2-year low
The likelihood of an economic downturn within the next 12 months has decreased to 33%, according to…
Yuheng Zhan
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When to give a tip even if you think tipping is out of control
Some customers are fed up with expectations around tipping: "If I have to stand up to order my food…
Madison Hoff
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A man born in Japan where tipping is rude — is part of a growing number of Americans rejecting tipping in the US
Ken Ozeki shared his thoughts on not tipping in the US, influenced by high prices, digital register…
Jane Ridley
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Interest rate cuts probably aren't here just yet, but they could finally reach Americans in under 2 months
The Federal Reserve isn't expected to cut interest rates in July, but relief could come in Septembe…
Ayelet Sheffey,Madison Hoff
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The Fed's long-awaited rate cuts will open up the job market — but it could take a while
The spiking unemployment rate will rise further before improving, but rate cuts will work eventuall…