xavierarnau/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways An installment loan is a lump sum of money you borrow and repay in fixed, scheduled…
Marco Bottigelli/Getty Images It can be tough to find a travel credit card if your credit score has seen better days, as many of the best travel rewards credit cards require a FICO score of…
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate After years of credit challenges, I recently signed an apartment lease — with only a $350 deposit and no co-signer. I’m proud of this achievement, which was only possible for two reasons: my 702 credit score, and the work I put in to…
Key takeaways Alternative lending offers accessible eligibility requirements to help you get funding even with subprime credit or finances. Many alternative lenders don’t restrict how you use the funds and often pay out within 24 to 48 hours. Due to short terms and high interest rates, you can expect a…
Key takeaways The Discover it® Student Cash Back is a wise first card for students who want experience earning cash back rewards. Not only do you earn cash back, but perks like free access to your credit score and a short introductory APR on purchases — all while keeping costs…
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is urging caution about the outlook for the U.S. economy amid persistent uncertainty over the impact of tariffs as well as geopolitical headwinds. “I think you better be careful on that one [on the economic impact on the U.S.], because some of these things have long…
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MoMo Productions/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways You can check the value of your savings bond through the TreasuryDirect website. Even if you have paper savings bonds, you can check your value online, as…
