Chris Kahn
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10 States With The Least Credit Card Debt
© f11photo/Shutterstock.com Credit card debt loads The average credit card debt per household in the U.S. is more than $6,300, based on Federal Reserve and census statistics. But not everyone is holding on to a decade's worth of debt. To figure out which states' residents had the least amount of card debt, we looked at the average debt amount per state, then applied the typical monthly minimum:… → Read More
Average Credit Card Debt: 10 States With The Most
iStock.com/MACIEJ NOSKOWSKI Credit card debt loads Credit card debt is like a bad houseguest: Get rid of it now, or it'll pester you for years. If you sent just the required minimum payment, for example, it would take nearly a decade to pay off the average U.S. household credit card debt. Using Federal Reserve and census statistics, Bankrate estimated how long it would take to pay off average… → Read More
4 Reasons Gasoline Prices Will Keep Falling
© cabania/Shutterstock.com We're not about to see the end of the road for cheap gasoline. The typical American household spent about $1,120 less on gas last year than in 2014, according to the Oil Price Information Service, and the savings are unlikely to end there. You can expect to pay even less for fuel in 2016. The government says the national average price for a gallon of gas is expected to… → Read More
Financial Security Slips To Lowest Point In 12 Months
Americans have been bullish about their finances all year. But confidence has been slipping, according to Bankrates latest Financial Security Index. → Read More
Are Millennials Smiling Their Way To The Poorhouse?
Millennials arent losing sleep over hefty student loan debt and a tight job market. Heres why. → Read More
Americans Not As Bullish About Their Finances
Americans have become increasingly skittish about their finances. Heres why. → Read More
Financial Security Remains Strong Despite Job Security Concerns
Survey: Despite heightened concerns about jobs, Americans feel good about their finances. → Read More
What Is The ROI Of Your College Degree?
Which jobs and degrees help you to pay off your student loans fastest? Find the ROI for your college degree. → Read More
Financial Security Jumps 3% In June
Americans say their finances continue to improve in all but one area. See the results from our latest Financial Security Index. → Read More
How We Ranked The Best (And Worst) Cities To Retire
To determine the Best and worst cities to retire list, we examined a variety of qualities that we believe are important for every retiree. Get the full methodology. → Read More
Where Are The Best And Worst Cities To Retire?
Does your hometown rank among the best cities to retire in? We rank U.S. cities based on cost of living, crime rate, health care quality, and more. See the full list. → Read More
Top 10 States For Foreclosure: April
Foreclosure filings rose 3 percent nationally from March to April. Is your state in the top 10 for foreclosures? → Read More
Where Are The Best And Worst States To Retire?
Some states make it easier to enjoy your retirement. Others do not. Find out where your state ranks as best place to retire in 2015. → Read More
What Did You Do With Your Gas Savings?
As part of this months Financial Security Index survey, Bankrate asked consumers what they are doing with the money they saved on gasoline over the past year. → Read More
Financial Security Jumps In May To Near Record
See what factors lifted Bankrates Financial Security Index this month to 104.6, the second-highest reading since 2010. → Read More
Is Obamacare Delivering On Its Promises?
A Bankrate analysis of government health care data finds signs of success for Obamacare. But an upcoming Supreme Court ruling could disrupt the progress. → Read More