Alex Gailey

Even in a tough market, so many single women are making homeownership happen – whether that’s through side-hustling, skipping the big vacations or teaming up with friends to buy together. Black women, in particular, are leading the charge. bit.ly/4rRpUXr

Scam texts. Fake emails. Calls that sound alarmingly real. Financial fraud is climbing in the U.S., and AI is making scams more sophisticated than ever, according to new @Bankrate data. Read my latest: bit.ly/3PdMZ89

Affordability will likely be front and center in tonight’s State of the Union, specifically around housing. Before you tune in, here’s why lower mortgage rates alone won’t fix housing affordability 🏡 bankrate.com/personal-finan…

When you lose a job, you don’t just lose a paycheck — you can lose health insurance overnight. As costs rise, more Americans are weighing savings vs. security. More on this: bit.ly/4rU5Y5O

Do couples still combine all their money? A new @Bankrate survey found that 62% of married or live-in couples keep at least some finances separate bit.ly/4cjH6zQ

Bankrate’s tracking the Trump administration’s affordability proposals, breaking down what’s been promised, what’s stalled and what it could mean for your wallet. bit.ly/4rMBjY9

“I’m standing there watching my house burn, and I’m like, oh my goodness, this is everything that I worked for.” Too many homeowners don’t read the fine print of their home insurance coverage until it’s too late. A must-read from @BankrateShannon: bit.ly/4ahnFFe

Millions of Americans live in banking deserts, and that number has been growing. A new @Bankrate deep dive looks at the impact of shrinking bank access across the country. bit.ly/49YfCx4

Insuring a teen driver now averages $5,740 a year, nearly $700 more than in 2023, according to new @Bankrate data. One overlooked policy detail may be pushing the costs even higher for families. My latest for Bankrate: bit.ly/3NzP8KV

More housing discrimination complaints. Fewer tools and resources to fight them. @Bankrate’s @lindanbell breaks down what’s behind the rise and why fewer people are listening. bit.ly/4qYpvlk

A lot of big questions heading into 2026 related to jobs, AI, inflation, recession fears and more. @Bankrate’s @sarahffoster asked the experts what consumers should expect next. bit.ly/3YJ9rI4

Climbing the corporate ladder isn’t easy, and many women hit a “broken rung” early. @Bankrate spoke with six leaders across industries about how they moved past it and grew their careers. bit.ly/3LpHIZU

High home prices, limited supply and red tape in financing are squeezing buyers in many cities and fueling the “missing middle.” Here’s @Bankrate’s deep dive on what some places are doing to change that. bit.ly/3ZdgHMg

Financial resolutions reminder: Progress > perfection Honesty > hype It’s normal not to accomplish all your goals, especially your financial ones. I encourage you to set financial goals for 2026, and go after them. Failing is part of the process.

New @Bankrate data shows growing financial pessimism: 32% of Americans expect their finances to worsen this year, the highest share we’ve seen in 8 years. Inflation remains the top concern, and paying down debt is the top financial goal for 2026. bit.ly/44BcNjz

Only 12 of 400 U.S. occupations have reached gender pay parity, according to new @Bankrate data. bit.ly/4pMG9nN

In her latest for @Bankrate, Natalie Todoroff spotlights women who left corporate America to build something that better resembled fairness, flexibility and fulfillment on their own terms. Read more: bit.ly/4pKleSn

Is renting the new American Dream? It appears increasingly so for younger generations who are priced out of homeownership. bit.ly/3Y13xl6

Holiday road trips are going to be a little cheaper this year. With gas prices below $3 a gallon nationwide, the average driver is on track to spend roughly $100 less on fuel this year, per @Bankrate data. bit.ly/4s09qwy

Today’s tough housing market is testing the limits of traditional personal finance advice. Case in point: the 30% housing rule, according to new @Bankrate data. bit.ly/49dRvet