LTCA's New List Ranks Top 20 Best Places to Retire Based on Cost of LTC Services
PRWeb - Tue Aug 02, 2:05AM CDT
Each year Bankrate.com ranks nearly 200 US cities from the best places to retire to the worst, based on an algorithm which combines cost of living and healthcare, year-round climate, tax and crime rates, and quality of life factors. But if a couple were to rely upon such a ranking in choosing where to retire, they would still lack a key metric: the cost of long-term care (LTC) services. For the first time, LTCA has completed this picture by filling in the missing data.
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Nearly 9 in 10 College Graduates Say College is a Good Investment
PR Newswire - Mon Aug 01, 7:30AM CDT
Despite the high cost of tuition, 89% of college graduates say that their college education is a good investment, according to a new Bankrate.com (NYSE: RATE) report. In general, nearly three quarters (73%) of all Americans consider college to be a worthwhile venture. Of this group, younger millennials (age 18-25) are the most supportive of investing in a college degree (88%). To view the survey results to:
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Internet Information Providers Equities Under Review -- GrubHub, Autohome, IAC/InterActiveCorp, and Bankrate
PR Newswire - Fri Jul 29, 8:00AM CDT
Demand for Internet Information Providers continues to increase by the day given the growing significance of technology in people's daily lives. The sector is rapidly evolving, and growth opportunities are fast emerging. Stock-Callers.com assesses the following equities today: GrubHub Inc. (NYSE: GRUB), Autohome Inc. (NYSE: ATHM), IAC/InterActiveCorp (NASDAQ: IAC), and Bankrate Inc. (NYSE: RATE). Learn more about these stocks by accessing their free notes at:
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Bankrate Schedules Conference Call Announcing Second Quarter 2016 Earnings
PR Newswire - Thu Jul 28, 4:50PM CDT
Bankrate, Inc. (NYSE: RATE) announced today that it plans to hold a conference call on August 4, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss the company's second quarter 2016 financial results. The call will be led by Bankrate's President and Chief Executive Officer, Kenneth S. Esterow. Also participating in the call will be Steven D. Barnhart, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Bankrate, Inc. A press release on the results for the quarter will be issued after the market closes on August 4th.
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Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Continue Post-Brexit Rebound
PR Newswire - Thu Jul 28, 6:30AM CDT
Mortgage rates continue to crawl back from post-Brexit lows, with the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate moving up for a third week in a row to 3.63 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.23 discount and origination points.
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Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Rebound Slightly
PR Newswire - Thu Jul 14, 6:30AM CDT
After moving notably lower for two weeks post-Brexit, mortgage rates bounced back a bit, with the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate now at 3.57 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.23 discount and origination points.
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Bankrate: Mortgage Rates at 2nd-Lowest Level on Record
PR Newswire - Thu Jul 07, 6:30AM CDT
Mortgage rates keep dropping as post-Brexit uncertainty weighs on financial markets, with the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate now at 3.52 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.27 discount and origination points.
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Only 1 in 3 Millennials are Investing in the Stock Market
PR Newswire - Wed Jul 06, 7:30AM CDT
Millennials continue to lag behind their elders when it comes to investing in the stock market, according to a new Bankrate.com (NYSE: RATE) report. Just 33% of millennials say that they own stock, compared to 51% of Gen Xers (ages 36-51) and 48% of Baby Boomers (ages 52-70). What's interesting is that older millennials are leading the charge when it comes to investing; 44% of those ages 26-35 say they invest, compared to only 18% of those ages 18-25. To view the survey results to: http://www.bankrate.com/finance/consumer-inde...-0716.aspx
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Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Rise Ahead of Brexit Vote
PR Newswire - Thu Jun 23, 6:30AM CDT
Mortgage rates rebounded modestly this week, with the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate rising to 3.73 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.19 discount and origination points.
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Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Lowest in More Than 3 Years
PR Newswire - Thu Jun 16, 6:30AM CDT
Mortgage rates fell further this week, with the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate now at the lowest point since May 2013, 3.69 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.19 discount and origination points.
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Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Sink Lower
PR Newswire - Thu Jun 09, 6:30AM CDT
Mortgage rates continued to fall this week, with the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate sinking to 3.74 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.18 discount and origination points.
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Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Drift Lower
PR Newswire - Thu Jun 02, 6:30AM CDT
Mortgage rates were down very slightly this week, with the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate inching lower to 3.81 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.18 discount and origination points.
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Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Rise for Second Consecutive Week
PR Newswire - Thu May 26, 6:30AM CDT
Mortgage rates increased again this week, with the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate rising to 3.82 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.2 discount and origination points.
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Technical Review on GrubHub, Bankrate, IAC/InterActiveCorp, and Blucora
PR Newswire - Tue May 24, 7:35AM CDT
The Tech industry continues to benefit greatly from innovation and rising consumer demands, yet finding good performers from this fast-advancing arena can be a little challenging considering the increased competition, cost pressures, and several other factors. In today's pre-market research, ActiveWallSt.com has these Internet Information Providers equities for review: GrubHub Inc. (NYSE: GRUB), Bankrate Inc. (NYSE: RATE), IAC/InterActiveCorp (NASDAQ: IAC), and Blucora Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOR). Register now and access the technical trade alerts at:
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Senior Citizens' Incomes Fall Short in 47 of 50 States
PR Newswire - Mon May 23, 8:05AM CDT
Senior citizens in 47 states and the District of Columbia aren't replacing enough of their pre-retirement incomes, according to a new Bankrate.com (NYSE: RATE) study. Many financial experts believe retirees need at least 70% of the income they earned in their working years, but only seniors in Hawaii, Alaska and South Carolina meet that threshold.
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Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Moving Higher
PR Newswire - Thu May 19, 6:30AM CDT
Mortgage rates reversed course and began moving higher, with the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate registering at 3.76 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.18 discount and origination points.
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42 Million Americans Regret Not Saving Earlier for Retirement
PR Newswire - Tue May 17, 7:30AM CDT
A whopping seventy-five percent of Americans say they have financial regrets, according to a new study by Bankrate.com (NYSE: RATE). Among those Americans, the regrets that top their list include, not saving for retirement early enough (18%) and not saving enough money for emergency expenses (13%). To view the survey results go to:
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Bankrate Announces Proposed Agreement to Settle Private Securities Class Action
PR Newswire - Tue May 17, 7:00AM CDT
Bankrate, Inc. (NYSE: RATE) today announced that it has reached a proposed agreement, subject to Court approval, to settle the private securities class action pending against the Company and certain current and former officers of the Company.
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Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Continue to Drop
PR Newswire - Thu May 12, 6:30AM CDT
Mortgage rates slipped lower this week, with the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate sliding to 3.75 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.17 discount and origination points.
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Bankrate Reports Q1 2016 Results; Revenue Growth Driven By Strong Performance In Credit Cards Segment
PR Newswire - Thu May 05, 3:12PM CDT
-- First quarter revenue of $93.3 million, up 5% versus the prior year. Credit Cards segment consumer inquiry revenue up 28% versus first quarter 2015.
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