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Laid off with a monthly mortgage payment. How do you manage? |

Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate You’ve lost your job. Who are you going to call?  It might have to be your…

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Most Holiday Staples Cost More This Year. Here’s How To Budget

After two years of cheaper deals and better prices, holiday shoppers may have to reach deeper into their wallets again…

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Home Equity Rates Hold Steady At Two-Year Lows

Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate Home equity rates were unchanged in the latest week, holding at their lowest point in…

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Mortgage Rates Rise Amid Post-Fed Volatility

Image by PM Images/Getty Images; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Mortgage rates jumped higher this week, with the 30-year fixed rate…

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Rents Are Falling. Will Home Prices Follow?

Good news for those looking for more affordable housing: Rents keep falling. In October, rents fell for the 27th straight…

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Is mobile banking safe? How to actually protect your money

Key takeaways Mobile banking is secure when you use official apps and follow best practices. Major banks invest billions in…

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8 Bank Accounts With Built-In Budgeting Tools

Key takeaways Built-in budgeting tools help automatically track and categorize spending without needing separate budgeting apps. Most major banks now…

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Debt Isn’t Always Negative: Good Vs. Bad Debt

Debt is often discussed in negative terms, but debt isn’t just good or bad. It falls on a spectrum, and…

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Mortgage Rates Fall A Bit, Reversing Course Again

Image by PM Images/Getty Images; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Mortgage rates reversed course to edge lower this week, with the…

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Car Repossessions Are Up 43%. Here’s What To Do if It Happens to You |

Shock. Anger. Shame. And finally, hopelessness. The emotions that follow a car repossession can be overwhelming, but they often converge…

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