Personal Finance
If you’ve ever filed a home or auto insurance claim, your insurance company may have provided you with a mechanic…
FG Trade/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Your credit score is one of the most important factors lenders look…
irina88w/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is an extra fee for conventional mortgage borrowers putting…
Key takeaways Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and index funds both offer a straightforward way to diversify your investment portfolio. Both fund…
Key takeaways A 457(b) retirement plan is a tax-advantaged way for government employees, and a few others, to save for…
Key takeaways 401(k) retirement plans come in two types: traditional and Roth. A traditional 401(k) allows you to contribute…
Keeping three to six months of expenses in your savings account could be a lifesaver if you lose your job…
LightFieldStudios/Getty Images Many people think $2 bills are rare, but in reality, there are millions still in circulation, and they…
Weekend Images Inc./Getty Images Key takeaways A cash-out refinance offers benefits like access to money at potentially a lower interest…
There are plenty of provisions in the massive tax bill known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that lawmakers…
Key takeaways The Discover it® Cash Back and Chase Freedom Flex® both offer 5 percent cash back when you activate…
SDI Productions/Getty Images Key takeaways Adult students age 25 and older have access to multiple types of financial aid, and…