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Financial Literacy

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.

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Money Makeover

What is your savings goal? We’ll help you get there. Learn how to rejuvenate your finances and improve your financial literacy.

Save with Coverdell accounts

This education savings account helps you save for schooling from kindergarten through college.

Save money on tight budget

Saving money doesn't have to be hard. Try these simple tricks to grow your savings.

Helping dad zap debt

Bankrate's Money Makeover prize winner is a young dad with a long list of financial priorities.

Money Pulse

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!

Who lacks life insurance?

See what life insurance experts found "worrisome" and "mind-boggling" in our survey.

The drain of student debt

Bankrate's survey found student debt can be a drag on your life for years. Find out how.

Credit myths persist

When it comes to credit knowledge, Americans have some blind spots. See where we fail.

Economists Survey

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.

Economic graduation gift?

Our survey of economists has good news for grads but a potential worry for savers.

Survey: Fed will go slow

See what forecasters say about the Fed's plans, jobs, recession risks and more.

Rates too low too long?

See what experts say about the potential risks from years of ultralow interest rates.

Financial Literacy

Cut the financial cord

Is your adult child still financially dependent on you? Time for tough love?

Quiz: Are you a money cheat?

Are you financially faithful to your spouse? Our quiz will show if you're a cheater.

Econ 101 lessons you missed

If you slept through economics, you missed some important stuff about handling money.

How money-savvy are you?

See how you stack up when it comes to your money IQ.

52 Weeks of Savings

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.

Join a meat CSA?

Will connecting farmers and consumers help save the environment and save you money?

Save money by shopping online?

Save money and gas by shopping online for your favorite things.

Save money on lunch

Want to save money at work? Take your meals, snacks and coffee with you.

Best & Worst Cities To Retire

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.

Retire elsewhere?

Unhappy at home? Do you want to move in your golden years? Here's what our survey found.

Best cities for retirees

The best cities to retire aren't where you'd expect. And each offers something different.

10 worst retirement cities

We're not saying you should avoid these cities; they're just tougher on newcomers.

How much to retire here?

Ever wondered what it costs to live by a beach or a golf course? Here's what to expect.

Special Features

Financial Security Index

How do Americans feel about their job security, net worth, level of savings and debt? Bankrate's Financial Security Index finds out.

Financial security falls

Americans have become increasingly skittish about their finances. Here's why.

Why most aren't saving for retirement

Do you put off thinking about and saving money for your retirement? Well, you are not alone.

Financial security rises

Americans ended the summer upbeat about their finances. Here's what our survey showed.

PLACES TO PARK YOUR CASH

Have some cash to stash? Avoid the mattress! Choosing the right bank accounts can mean bigger returns over the long run. Here's what to keep in mind.

Picking a savings account

If interest rates rise, follow these 7 tips to find the right savings account.

Buy a CD when rates rise?

These 6 tips will help you decide how to start buying certificates of deposit again.

Cash in on mutual banks

Mutual bank depositors can win a big payday with this investment strategy. See how.

Financial Literacy Quizzes

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.

Quiz: Money-wise boomer?

Are you a boomer? Take our quiz on saving and investing as you prepare for retirement.

Quiz: Are you a money cheat?

Are you financially faithful to your spouse? Our quiz will show if you're a cheater.

How money-savvy are you?

See how you stack up when it comes to your money IQ.

Financial Literacy

Money Makeover

Money Pulse

Economists Survey

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Financial Literacy

52 Weeks of Savings

Best & Worst Cities To Retire

Financial Security Index

PLACES TO PARK YOUR CASH

Financial Literacy Quizzes