Personal Finance
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate Knowing how to read your auto insurance policy can do more than help…
Mohammad Sowaid / EyeEm/Getty Images Hail season runs from March through September, and with just weeks left, preliminary data from…
Key takeaways Some banks charge between $5 and $50 if you close a new account within 90 to 180 days.…
When you (or your kid) attend college, you’re betting that the cost will be worth the degree and the career…
Key takeaways Passbook loans are secured loans that use your savings account balance as collateral. These loans can be a…
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways FedNow offers instant money transfers 24/7, while ACH transfers typically take…
Key takeaways The final walk-through lets homebuyers verify, before closing, that the property is in the contractually agreed-upon condition. It…
Key takeaways A $25,000 one-year CD at current competitive rates (around 4.25% APY) would earn approximately $1,062 in interest. CDs…
Key takeaways Social Security likely won’t cover all of your expenses in retirement, and the prevalence of pensions is dwindling.…
Key takeaways With mutual funds, investors can buy a diversified portfolio without an investment advisor, which makes a well-constructed portfolio…
Key takeaways Your auto insurance declarations page summarizes the key aspects of your car insurance policy. It can serve as…
Key takeaways Construction loans are short-term loans that you can use to build a home. Some construction loans can be…