Personal Finance
Key takeaways Home equity rates are determined by both macroeconomic factors, like the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, and the borrower’s…
Fat Chance Productions/Getty Images Key takeaways In a mortgage contract, an alienation clause requires the borrower to repay the full…
According to the National Association of Realtors, the median price of an existing home sold in April was $414,000. Of…
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways Cash-out auto loan refinancing — ideally with a lower rate and without…
The Department of Education’s April 21 announcement to borrowers seemed to leave little room for misunderstanding. “Student and parent borrowers…
Key takeaways Bankrate review scores and J.D. Power satisfaction ratings can help guide your decision on your next credit card.…
When I finally joined the 800 credit score club in 2020, I felt proud. As a first gen Latina, who…
Key takeaways A graduated payment mortgage, or GPM, comes with monthly payments that start small, but increase over time and…
How information is presented can have an outsize impact on your actions. Behavioral scientists at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton…
Annuities and dividend-paying stocks work differently when it comes to income, taxes and risk. Annuities offer fixed or variable payments…
An inheritance can offer helpful financial support, but it may also come with tax considerations. The taxes you might owe…
MoMo Productions/Getty Images Key takeaways A Roth IRA is a retirement account that can help investors reduce their taxable income…