Personal Finance
A Trump-backed tax plan currently advancing through Congress proposes significant changes to the federal taxation of overtime pay and tip…
Image by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate To pay or not to pay? That’s the question in my soul. Do…
President Donald Trump advocated for the elimination of federal income taxes on Social Security benefits during his 2024 campaign. However,…
Yes, I stopped contributing to my 401(k) and paused all other types of investing to pay off my student loans.…
The new Trump tax plan could significantly reshape how families are taxed, especially with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act…
ImagePixel/Getty Images; Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate A cashier’s check is a secure form of payment since it’s paid for upfront…
Key takeaways A SEP IRA is a tax-advantaged retirement account that’s an especially attractive option for workers who don’t have…
Key takeaways Your credit report is a comprehensive document of your credit history that dictates your credit score and influences…
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Reversing its recent rise, the average rate on a $30,000 home equity line of…
Key takeaways Home equity loans and HELOCs (home equity lines of credit) both allow you to borrow against your ownership…
Key takeaways The major advantage of credit-building products is the potential to improve or establish your credit score. Higher rates…
Key takeaways A secured credit card requires you to deposit to offset the risk that you will not make your…