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1 week ago | bankrate.com | Marcos Cabello |Hanna Horvath

Tariffs could cost the average American household $3,800 in 2025, according to The Budget Lab at Yale University. This estimate comes even as President Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs earlier this month, temporarily reducing most tariffs to 10% in the meantime, while maintaining higher rates for countries including China. Tariffs — taxes imposed on imported goods — typically cause prices to rise as companies pass these additional costs to consumers.

1 week ago | turnto10.com | Marcos Cabello

When it comes to saving money, where you live matters. Back in 2022, I wrote a story about remote workers who relocated to cities that provided financial incentives to move, with some cities providing cash incentives as high as $12,000. I interviewed folks around the country that were taking a chance to maximize their budget in a post-COVID world, no longer tied to a particular area as they transitioned to working remotely.

1 week ago | abc6onyourside.com | Marcos Cabello

Study: The easiest and hardest states to save money in 2025by Marcos CabelloMon, April 14th 2025 at 12:01 AMJGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images

1 week ago | bankrate.com | Marcos Cabello |Marc A. Wojno

When it comes to saving money, where you live matters. Back in 2022, I wrote a story about remote workers who relocated to cities that provided financial incentives to move, with some cities providing cash incentives as high as $12,000. I interviewed folks around the country that were taking a chance to maximize their budget in a post-COVID world, no longer tied to a particular area as they transitioned to working remotely.

1 month ago | bankrate.com | Marcos Cabello |Marc A. Wojno

ChexSystems is a consumer reporting agency that banks and credit unions use to screen account applicants. You can dispute errors in your report and settle any outstanding debts to improve your chances of opening a new bank account. If all else fails, you can consider a second-chance checking account to rebuild your reputation with banks. Opening a new checking or savings account can be difficult if you have a spotty banking history.