Personal Finance
When you (or your kid) attend college, you’re betting that the cost will be worth the degree and the career…
Key takeaways Passbook loans are secured loans that use your savings account balance as collateral. These loans can be a…
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways FedNow offers instant money transfers 24/7, while ACH transfers typically take…
Key takeaways The final walk-through lets homebuyers verify, before closing, that the property is in the contractually agreed-upon condition. It…
Key takeaways There is a statute of limitations on debt, but it varies depending on your debt type and location.…
Key takeaways Social Security likely won’t cover all of your expenses in retirement, and the prevalence of pensions is dwindling.…
Key takeaways With mutual funds, investors can buy a diversified portfolio without an investment advisor, which makes a well-constructed portfolio…
Key takeaways Your auto insurance declarations page summarizes the key aspects of your car insurance policy. It can serve as…
Key takeaways Construction loans are short-term loans that you can use to build a home. Some construction loans can be…
Image & Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways Applying for a mortgage and closing on a home can involve a mountain…
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Austin Couregge/Bankrate Key takeaways The first-time homebuyer tax credit no longer exists; the U.S. government…
Image by GettyImages; illustration by Bankrate What is life insurance face value? If you’ve ever purchased a policy or researched…