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In her half-century on earth, Torry Holmesly has been subjected to neglect, violence, eviction and homelessness. So, if you ask…
Dmitrii Marchenko/GettyImages Key takeaways With a Roth IRA, you contribute money without getting an up-front tax break (unlike a traditional…
Vladimir Vladimirov/Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, lenders are prohibited from discriminating…
Andria Patino/Getty Images New York is one of the most expensive states to buy a home in the U.S., driven…
I’m a big fan of getting money back from purchases I would have made anyway. I rarely carry cash, use…
Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate The average savings account rate is a benchmark for the overall interest-rate…
MoMo Productions/Getty Images Key takeaways FHA loans are insured by the Federal Housing Administration and may have more lenient qualifications…
Key takeaways Start by identifying your primary banking needs: checking, savings, CDs or specialized services. Avoid banks with excessive fees…
Key takeaways The standard deduction is a specific dollar amount that you can use to reduce your taxable income. You…
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate The tax deadline will be here before you know it. The good news…
Key takeaways Figuring your AGI is a crucial step on the path to calculating your taxable income and, in turn,…
Key takeaways If you donate household items to charity, you may be able to claim a tax deduction. But you…