Personal Finance
Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock Major student loan servicers have exited their contracts with the United States Department of Education over the past…
Kerkez/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Home improvement loans are personal loans by another name, lent by…
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Key takeaways Predatory cards are often viewed as a last resort for those with the worst credit scores. These cards…
While some retirement plans allow in-service withdrawals, most discourage early access with penalties, taxes and missed growth potential. Before making…
Using a 401(k) loan for home improvement may feel like an easy solution to unexpected expenses. After all, you’re borrowing…
When a parent passes away, one of the biggest financial questions families face is whether their children can receive any…
Unlike traditional loans, a 401(k) loan is tied to your employer-sponsored retirement plan. That means your repayment options and timeline…
If you default on a 401(k) loan, the balance is usually treated as a taxable distribution. This may result in…
Planning how and when to withdraw money from your retirement accounts can have a big impact on how much of…
Medicare premiums are based on taxable income and a sudden increase can raise your costs. So if you are considering…
Combining a 401(k) from work with an IRA can help you grow savings faster and give you more options for…