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Luis Alvarez/Getty Images Kristen Allen, the founder of Exclusively Kristen, a women’s clothing company, had recently moved to Hong Kong…
The safe withdrawal rate (SWR) method is a spending strategy that allows retirees to draw down their portfolios during retirement…
Key takeaways The IBR forgiveness pause leaves some borrowers at risk of a tax bill if it extends into 2026.…
This page was originally published in early 2023 and reflects the author’s financial decisions during that time. The card details…
Key takeaways You can get an RV loan from banks, credit unions, online lenders and at some RV-specific dealerships. Loan…
Key takeaways Depending on age, the average 401(k) account balance ranges between roughly $7,000 and $300,000, but median balances are…
Key takeaways In 2025, employees can elect to defer $23,500 of their salary to fund their 401(k). When including employer…
Key takeaways Giving money as a gift, whether it’s cash, gift cards or a money order can be convenient. You…
Jaskaran Kooner/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways FHA loan closing costs typically total 2 percent to 6 percent of…
Key takeaways New car replacement covers the cost of a brand new car of the same make, model and year…
Delahaye/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Down payment assistance (DPA) programs provide eligible homebuyers with loans or…
As a certified student loan counselor, I’ve frequently heard borrowers complain about receiving confusing, even conflicting advice. And that’s when…