PC Photography/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Mortgage insurance is a fee you pay to your lender to cover risks associated with…
STEVE ALLEN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images Key takeaways Index funds can be one of the best ways to invest over time because they can provide investors with diversification at low costs, but index funds come with…
The Treasury Department will need to refinance nearly one-third of the more than $36 trillion in debt owed by the federal government, which serves as a backdrop to President Donald Trump’s repeated calls for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. A report by the Treasury’s Office of Debt Management for…
Key takeaways If you have a Chase credit card that earns rewards, you can redeem for airfare, hotel stays, car rentals, cruises and more through Chase Travel — the travel portal offered by this issuer. Chase Travel lets you book travel with points, cash or a combination of the two.…
Thomas Barwick/Getty Images Key takeaways The Citi Strata Premier℠ Card offers rewards on travel and everyday purchases for a $95 annual fee. One of its standout perks includes an annual hotel savings benefit that can reduce the cost of an eligible hotel stay once every calendar year. While pricier travel…
The trustees for Social Security and Medicare released their annual report on the status of the entitlement programs’ trust funds, which are expected to be depleted sooner than previously thought. The Social Security and Medicare trustees “found that the Social Security and Medicare programs both continue to face significant financing issues.”Trustees…
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Recessions mess with even the most disciplined and experienced investors. When stocks tank, layoffs spike, and headlines scream economic uncertainty, it’s natural to reach for anything that feels safe. For some, annuities look like shelter from…
