Personal Finance
Key takeaways Joint checking accounts let two people manage shared expenses with equal access to funds — ideal for couples,…
MoMo Productions/Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate You don’t have to look far to find predictions for the future of…
Luis Alvarez/Getty Images Key takeaways Zelle is an easy tool for sending money between friends or different bank accounts, but…
Key takeaways CD rates are beginning to fall as the Federal Reserve shifts toward rate cuts. Locking in competitive yields…
Key takeaways The best consolidation loans allow you to save money on interest, pay off debt more quickly and replace…
Key takeaways Emergency loans for bad credit tend to have higher interest rates and fees than traditional loans. Payday alternative…
When it comes to taxes, dependents can affect your return in ways many families don’t expect. Whether you’re claiming a…
Deciding how to file your taxes as a married couple can have a meaningful impact on your return. Depending on…
Feverpitched/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Lenders often sell mortgages to other companies or investors to free…
The standard deduction for a widow over 65 can be higher than that of the average taxpayer. This has the…
When I offered my annual credit card predictions around this time last year, I speculated that regulatory issues would dominate…
Thomas Barwick/Getty Images What’s considered a “high” credit limit varies depending on a person’s credit history and income, but in…