Personal Finance
Key takeaways The Citi Double Cash® Card and Chase Freedom Unlimited® both offer cash back without an annual fee. Chase…
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Very mixed movements on the home equity financing scene in the latest week. The…
The safe withdrawal rate (SWR) method is a spending strategy that allows retirees to draw down their portfolios during retirement…
Like a bar that wants to close at 2 a.m., the Education Department is urging student loan borrowers to switch…
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 Protect your home: Consider installing fire-resistant materials where possible, including noncombustible decking materials, a fire rated-roof, safer windows…
Key takeaways Life insurance payouts are also called death benefits and are paid out when the insured passes away. Those…
Image: Getty Images; illustration: Bankrate Key takeaways Hard money loans are secured, short-term loans often used to finance a home…
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 Unsavory financial advisors may cheat their clients through deceptive practices such as Ponzi schemes, churning techniques, and pump-and-dump…














