If you’re hoping to buy a house in the near future, your pathway to purchase will look quite different depending on where exactly you want to live. The definition of affordability isn’t identical across the entire…

Key takeaways The decision to pay off your mortgage or invest boils down to your finances and risk tolerance. A mortgage is considered “good” debt, with relatively low risk and a lower interest rate. Still, if you’re debt-averse, it might make more sense to pay it off early. Alternatively, you…

Stock prices can move around — a lot. Reading about the price swings alongside the day’s news may make the volatility seem reasonable or just add to the confusion. Electric vehicle maker Tesla has had a 52-week high that is more than triple its 52-week low. Swings like that aren’t…

Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate Whether you own a home or condo, or you rent an apartment, you likely have a lot of stuff. And you likely don’t just have clothes, appliances and electronics, but also kitchen utensils, picture frames and maybe even big-ticket items, like jewelry and…

Contrary to popular belief, you can change your home insurance company whenever you’d like — you don’t need to wait until your policy’s renewal date. However, if you switch companies mid-policy term, your original insurer may charge you a cancellation fee. Whether you’re looking for more robust policy options, better…