Illustration by Bankrate / Getty Images While the gender wage gap has narrowed over time, Census Bureau data shows it remains pervasive across the country.…
Illustration by Bankrate / Photo by Getty The gender pay gap isn’t closing anytime soon, especially for women of color. Black and Hispanic women earn the least compared with men, and a Bankrate analysis of…
Key takeaways Tapping into home equity carries several risks, including losing the property, the potential to fall into significant debt and the dilution of a valuable asset. The unpredictable nature of the housing market and high interest rates are also reasons not to borrow against a home’s worth. Financial experts…
Key takeaways While your home’s value is determined by many factors, some home improvements could help increase its worth. There are multiple ways to pay for upgrades, including cash-out refinancing, a home equity loan or home improvement loan. If you plan to sell your home, it’s important to determine not…
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The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second time in 2025 last week, though one member of the central bank’s monetary policy committee voted against cutting rates, citing concerns over inflation. Policymakers on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), which guides the Fed’s monetary policy, voted 10-2 in favor of…
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The four largest U.S. airlines are now adding pressure on Democrats to “pass a clean CR” and reopen the government as Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers and air traffic controllers are going without pay. The…
