Sarah Foster is an Economy Reporter at Bankrate. She specializes in covering the Federal Reserve and economic issues, drawing from her extensive experience in business journalism. Sarah's work has been featured in numerous publications, including the Finger Lakes Times, The Seattle Times, and Yahoo Finance.
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U.S. mortgage rates hit a fresh high for the year as the ongoing war with Iran and the Federal Reserve's decision to keep borrowing costs steady fueled inflation fears.
The 10-year Treasury yield rose to the highest level in more than 18 months last week after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh gave conflicting signals about the US central bank's plans to control inflation.
By: Sarah Foster, Caitlin Reilly
Parents would gain a new way to shelter up to $2,500 a year in wages from federal income taxes under a new Treasury Department proposal that expands the potential financial appeal of the president's signature Trump Accounts.
By: Caitlin Reilly, Sarah Foster
Parents could shelter up to $2,500 yearly through payroll deductions under the new Treasury Department proposal for Trump Accounts
US mortgage rates fell slightly for the first time since in six weeks, after fresh data revealed that the labor market is cooling and the Iran war may have had a more muted impact on inflation last month.
By: Sarah Foster
College is more expensive than ever, yet a growing number of parents say they’re willing to foot the entire bill to spare their kids student debt — and give them a financial head start.
By: Sarah Foster
College is more expensive than ever, yet a growing number of parents say they're willing to foot the entire bill to spare their kids student debt—and give them a financial head start.
By: Sarah Foster, Josyana Joshua
Savers are using 529 accounts as a wealth-building tool for themselves or their future children.
By: Sarah Foster
Mia Samson has a few thousand dollars in a college savings account she's been funding for years — even though she doesn't yet have kids and may not end up giving them the money once they're born.
The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity rose 19% to a record 769,000 in the second quarter, helped by strong stock-market gains and consistent retirement contributions. The S&P 500 gained about 15% during the quarter, lifting average 401(k), 403(b) and IRA balances to record levels. Despite this growth, many Americans remain concerned about retirement readiness because of inflation, debt, housing and healthcare costs and uncertainty surrounding Social Security. Northwestern Mutual's 2026 survey found Americans estimate they need $1.46 million to retire comfortably. Financial advisors note that even $1 million may provide limited purchasing power, particularly in high-cost areas, and tax considerations can affect how much retirement savings ultimately provide.
