Personal Finance
Key takeaways The decision to rent or buy might be primarily financial, but your lifestyle and future plans or goals…
Key takeaways You can get a credit card without a Social Security Number (SSN) using alternatives like an individual tax…
Key takeaways To get the best mortgage rate, work to boost your credit score, lower your debt and save up…
Christina Richards/Shutterstock Key takeaways When a bank fails, the FDIC or a state regulatory agency takes control and either sells…
Having a bank account makes it easy to take care of everyday tasks such as paying bills, depositing paychecks or…
Be a first-time homebuyer Purchase a primary residence within city limits Earn no more than 80 percent of the local…
Key takeaways Credit unions may offer lower mortgage rates and fees, but often lack the in-person branches and digital services…
Jaskaran Kooner/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways FHA loan closing costs are typically 2 percent to 6 percent of…
CribbVisuals / Getty Images Key takeaways You won’t be able to get student loans through Bank of America since it…
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Key takeaways Most major credit issuers no longer allow co-signers, although a few issuers allow you to create joint accounts…
Many savers choose certificates of deposit (CDs) for the benefits of a guaranteed return, which makes CDs a safe, reliable…