Financial literacy requires knowing how to set and reach your goals. How to shop for the best interest rates. How to avoid scams. Knowing how money works in the world. Make this the starting point on your money road map.
How do Americans feel about the checking accounts, credit cards, insurance, mortgages and other financial products they use every day? Do consumers know as much as they should about credit scores, taxes, college loans and retirement saving? Find out with Bankrate's monthly Money Pulse survey, which explores Americans' financial opinions and knowledge. When it comes to money matters, are we smart and self-assured -- or less than literate? The Money Pulse has the answers!
This survey of the nation's top economists provides perspective on likely developments in the months ahead. See economists' forecasts for growth, unemployment, hiring and interest rates.
Can you try a new way to save every week for a year? Each week, Bankrate will try a new way of saving money and chronicle the journey. Try our 52-week savings challenge.
The best and worst cities to retire may not be where you'd expect. Bankrate’s ranking takes into account a variety of qualities that we believe are important for every retiree, such as health care quality, cost of living, tax rate, crime rate and walkability.
You take your finances seriously, but when it comes to financial literacy, are you financially fit? From saving and investing to preparing for college, test your money smarts.