Articles by Money-Rates.com

Want an allowance, kids? Be ready to earn it

If you're a child who wants an allowance in 2013, you're probably going to have to earn it. That's according to a new study conducted for MoneyRates.com by online survey firm Op4G. The survey... Read >>

Interest rates are changing: Are your finances prepared?

It's been so unusual in recent years that it should be considered newsworthy on its own: Some interest rates have been rising lately. However, it isn't just the level of interest rates that... Read >>

Is the 'Goldilocks' economy coming back?

The biggest economic news of the past week was the release of the inflation number for April. The sight of easing consumer prices in the midst of what seems to be a general strengthening of... Read >>

Does money equal success? Not according to most

It appears Americans may no longer equate success with the "Daddy Warbucks" lifestyle. The fictional benefactor in the comic strip "Little Orphan Annie," Warbucks had it all:... Read >>

6 ways to renew your finances this spring

In nature, springtime is a season of renewal. So why not take a cue from nature and use spring as a time to give your financial program a little renewal? You should take a fresh look at your... Read >>

6 ways to resist debt pushers

Think America learned its lesson from the financial crisis? Guess again. Americans were shaken enough by the Great Recession to reduce their debt levels -- for one year, back in 2009. Since... Read >>

Stock market surges on -- but is it sustainable?

The stock market rallied to new highs in mid-May, as investors continued to ride the momentum from a surprisingly good jobs report that came out at the beginning of the month. Investor... Read >>

8 money moves for new graduates

Assuming adult financial responsibilities may be one of the toughest tasks you face after college graduation. But if you approach the challenge in a logical and organized manner, it doesn't have... Read >>

Minimalistic bank branches: coming to your neighborhood?

Are traditional bank branches about to become an endangered species? As self-serve options for banking become more popular and convenient, some of the nation's biggest banks are planning... Read >>

April jobs report: a prelude to higher rates?

One thing that has made the recent economy so challenging is its unpredictability . The latest twist was actually a positive one -- a surprisingly encouraging jobs report at a time when the... Read >>

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