Personal Finance
Key Takeaways Home equity loans and HELOCs are becoming popular again, thanks to a combination of high property values and…
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate In late 2024, Diana Muro paid $350,000 for a townhouse in Charlotte, North…
President Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, and has spent his first several weeks issuing a flurry of directives…
Balances for 401(k) retirement accounts hit the “second-highest average on record” in the final quarter of 2024, according to new…
In dealing with the aftermath of a car accident, finally receiving the insurance claim check can be a major relief.…
Key takeaways You can pay your taxes with your credit card, but it’s not always a good idea. You’ll pay…
The deadline for filing your 2024 tax return is April 15, 2025. But what if you owe the IRS money…
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways A no-down-payment mortgage allows you to finance 100 percent of your…
Key takeaways The number of people making minimum payments on their credit cards reached a record high in Q4 2024.…
Key takeaways The Chase Freedom Unlimited® has a straightforward rewards structure, numerous redemption options and a strong welcome bonus for…
Key takeaways Citi’s ThankYou Rewards program provides many ways to earn and redeem points, offering flexibility and ease of redemption…
Jacob Ammentorp Lund/Getty Images Key takeaways Student stipends can be small, so having additional income from teaching or research may…