Personal Finance
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…
Key takeaways 529 savings plans can cover qualified educational expenses at all levels, including graduate school. The money you contribute…