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designer491/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways VA loans don’t usually require a down payment, but you may have to make one in certain circumstances. Making a down payment on a VA loan can help reduce your funding fee and monthly payments, and you’ll build equity in your home more…
When I finished graduate school, I had $72,000 in student loans weighing me down. But less than a year after graduation, I’d paid it all off, thanks to the debt snowball method and some hefty determination. It was aggressive and at times downright exhausting, but I’ve stayed debt-free for years…
Real estate is still one of the most reliable ways to build wealth in America. It’s also a popular choice among investors, with 24 percent reporting that real estate was their preferred long-term investment, according to a 2025 Bankrate survey. But in recent years, a wave of real estate investing…
The Chase Slate® is no longer accepting new applications as of March 2020. Those interested in the Chase Slate® can check out the Chase Slate Edge℠* instead. Key takeaways Balance transfers can reduce interest costs by moving debt to a lower or 0 percent intro APR card. Watch for transfer…
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In the fall of 2024, Ramsey Solutions conducted a nationally representative survey of over 1,000 U.S. adults (see full methodology below) to give insight into American behaviors and attitudes toward homeownership and the housing market.…
