Personal Finance
Financial planners often recommend aiming for roughly three times your annual salary in retirement savings by the time you reach…
By age 55, you’re about a decade away from retirement. Many financial experts suggest having seven to eight times your…
Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways Most major credit card issuers offer the option to easily lock…
Any number of reasons might prompt you to close a bank account, but there are a few important steps to…
Key takeaways Discover offers a variety of flat-rate and bonus category credit cards that earn cash back or miles on…
Photography by Getty Images Key takeaways Preferred credit cards are designed for individuals with good to excellent credit scores who…
Key takeaways A financial counselor helps people with core financial tasks such as budgeting, saving and debt management. Many financial…
When you file your federal income tax return, you have a choice to make: Claim the standard deduction or itemize…
Key takeaways There are five different options when it comes to choosing a tax filing status, but your choices are…
d3sign/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Many mortgage lenders work with self-employed borrowers, and some even specialize…
Deciding how much to withdraw from your retirement accounts means finding a balance between enjoying life and making your money…
Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways You’ll need necessary documents — including a government-issued ID, social…