Gen Z is trading stocks more actively than any other generation — but that might not be the best play, says a Bankrate analyst

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Gen Z investors sway harder to the beat of rising inflation and higher interest rates than their older peers. But passive investing beats pro trading, says an analyst.

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Home builder confidence just dropped for the first time in 2023 as spike in mortgage rates further dents affordability

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Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose four points to 35 in January, according to the National Association of Homebuilders.

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The 5 best — and worst — states to retire in 2023, ranked

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Florida didn't make the top-five best states to retire in.

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Timing the market isn't easy during a debt-ceiling showdown. Investors should stick to this strategy instead.

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Happy Saturday, folks. I'm Phil Rosen, it's good to see you today.

As we've talked about all week, there's a looming debt-ceiling deadline right around the corner, and unless lawmakers get their act together, financial markets could soon be in for a world of pain.

Today I'm eager to share my conversation with a top personal finance and economy expert from Bankrate.

It's almost impossible to trade on a US default - so here's what investors should do instead, according to Bankrate's senior economic analyst

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Traders react on the main floor of the BM&F Bovespa stock exchange market in Sao Paulo September 29, 2008.

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The average mortgage closing costs, by state

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The Fed's nod to the end of its rate hiking cycle could mean 'last call' for savers

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People are flocking to money markets to protect their money. Here are the 8 accounts currently offering the highest yields.

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Mutual funds and hedge funds are divided over bank stocks.

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Half of Americans have less emergency savings than last year or no savings at all

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