Sheyna Steiner Archive

Americans Raiding Retirement Funds Early

Published April 25, 2011

Despite increasing signs of a stabilizing economy, 19% of Americans -- including 17% of full-time workers -- have been compelled to take money from their retirement savings in the last year, a new survey show. 

Assess Your Investment Strategy

Published March 30, 2011

First assess your strategy, then determine if your portfolio holdings are worth keeping.

Tips for Investing in Bonds

Published March 28, 2011

This is not the year to go long on bonds, experts say, because rising rates could drive their prices down.

Why the Official Inflation Rate Seems Low

Published March 15, 2011

There seems to be a disconnect between the inflation rate and the rising costs of food and gas.

Financial Security Index Finds Americans Wary

Published December 13, 2010

Bankrate's Financial Security Index finds disquiet on the money front.

Five Investing Myths Debunked

How to Prepare for Bank Overdraft Fee Changes

Can Spenders and Savers Co-Exist?

Will Paperless Statements Set You Free?

Investors Score Some Gains in Financial Reform Overhaul