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America’s “missing middle” and the struggle for affordable housing
When Richard Amaechi, 27, lost his job as a financial planner in North Carolina, he decided to pull up stakes…
Americans Need To Set Aside 43% Of Their Income For A Home
For years, the real estate industry has advised prospective homebuyers to cross off their list any home that would require…
Home Equity Rates Hold Steady Despite Fed Cut
Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate Home equity rates held steady as the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter…
Mortgage Rates Rise Ahead Of Fed Cut
Image by PM Images/Getty Images; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Mortgage rates rose this week, with the 30-year fixed rate averaging…
Roth IRA Income And Contribution Limits In 2025 And 2026
Roth IRAs and traditional IRAs can be a great way to save and invest for retirement, but they come with…
The Fed May Cut Rates Again. Here’s How 5 Experts Are Taking Advantage
Lower interest rates from the Federal Reserve are often something you can only fully appreciate in hindsight. A single quarter-point…
Bankrate Wrapped 2025: Your Year In Money
You have money questions. Bankrate has answers. Our experts have been helping you master your money for over four decades.…
Best And Worst Markets For Homebuyers, Ranked
If you dream of owning a home, you’ll have a much easier time achieving it in certain parts of the…
Priced Out Of 75% Of The Market, Americans’ Dream of Homeownership Has Become A Luxury
Julia Sheers and her boyfriend want to buy a house. The housing market in Charlotte, N.C., just won’t let them.…
With Homes Out Of Reach, Renters Are Re-defining The American Dream
Jordan Perkins, 36, could be a homeowner, but for now, he chooses to rent. He earns a comfortable salary from…
