Ted Rossman

The Q2 2026 Chase Freedom Flex bonus categories are out, and they are broadly appealing. Check them out here: bit.ly/41ahKO5

Pending home sales +1.8% MoM in Feb (better than expected). Lower mortgage rates helped, although they have risen a bit since. If you're looking to buy, be ready to move quickly. Inventory remains constrained. Have to be nimble to snap up the right home at a decent price/rate.

Predatory auto lenders have all kinds of nasty tricks, ranging from unnecessary add-ons to biweekly payments, yo-yo financing and more. Here’s what you need to know: bit.ly/4uhk8js

If you haven’t frozen your credit yet, do it today. Financial fraud is on the rise, and a credit freeze is a free and effective way to keep the bad guys out. bit.ly/4ujz4O7

Nasty weather held January retail sales in check linkedin.com/posts/ted-ross…

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@tedrossman Hi Ted how are you doing today Sir and I was wondering if I could DM you as I have some questions about credit.

Some economic thoughts on the war in Iran (particularly gas prices and mortgage rates)

Financial scams are rising. 40% of adults experienced fraud in the past year (up from 34% a year prior). While 93% of attempted account breaches failed, 11% of Americans lost money. bit.ly/3ODA7bt

Prepaying your mortgage may not make the most mathematical sense, but it can provide tremendous peace of mind. Here’s what to consider: bit.ly/4tY2HUV

Love these car shopping tips from @christineromans on @todayshow today.com/video/when-is-…

Best credit cards for every type of spender today.com/video/best-cre… <-- Great tips from @VickyNguyenTV on @todayshow

Big affordability ideas are getting headlines — but the details matter. A 10% credit card APR cap and 50-year mortgages sound helpful, yet both have unintended consequences. Lower payments don’t always mean lower costs. Skepticism is healthy. bit.ly/4to60V7

The coming weeks could see key tests of U.S. consumers' outlook nbcnews.com/business/consu… via @nbcnews @allie_canal @bankrate

How to Budget as a Couple Without Fighting About Money kiplinger.com/personal-finan… @kiplinger @bankrate

When love lies: How to spot the signs of financial infidelity qz.com/nearly-half-of… @qz @bankrate

Lower interest rates won't solve the affordability crisis. Since 2021, prices are up 22.7% on average while wages grew 21.5%. Capping credit card rates at 10% sounds like a fix, but it would likely backfire by cutting off credit for millions. bit.ly/4kx8NqW

I enjoyed talking with @kirstincoletv about 2026 financial goals pix11.com/meet-me-in-the… @pix11news @bankrate

A cautionary tale about gift card bankruptcies sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/02/09/stu… @sdut @roxanapopescu @bankrate

Only 38% of married or live-in couples fully combine their finances. Most keep at least some money separate — especially Gen Z. There’s no one “right” way to manage money as a couple, but communication matters more than ever. bit.ly/3ZY6yDD

Is the job market good or bad? I enjoyed discussing with @lindseyreiser on @cbsnews youtube.com/watch?v=333CaR… @bankrate