Personal Finance
Key takeaways Mortgages backed by the government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are the most prominent type of home…
Key takeaways Overdraft fees average $27 per transaction according to Bankrate’s 2024 checking account survey, but many major banks have…
Jeremy Poland/Getty Images Self-directed IRAs (SDIRA) allow you to invest in almost anything that’s investible — you’re not limited to…
Key takeaways VA loans are mortgages guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, available to eligible veterans, active-duty service…
Key takeaways Looking at the past four decades, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage peaked in 1981, rising just…
Key takeaways Carvana lets you purchase a used car or sell your vehicle from the comfort of your home. It’s…
Key takeaways Closing on a house is a complex process that takes several weeks and involves many steps for you…
Key takeaways Life insurance for LGBTQ+ couples can help provide a financial safety net for partners, particularly where legal protection…
Are you looking to double your money? Even with interest rates remaining high, it’s hard to use a bank account…
MStudioImages / GettyImages Key takeaways If you are just starting your credit journey, getting a secured credit card is often…
Catherine Delahaye/Getty Images Key takeaways Both a Roth IRA and a 529 Plan are valid ways to save for a…
Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate A construction loan helps finance the building of a home, from the…