Personal Finance
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…
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Investing in a Roth IRA is a popular way to save for retirement, but it doesn’t offer immediate tax benefits.…
The Internal Revenue Service has doled out millions of tax refunds amid the ongoing 2025 tax filing season. More than…
Key takeaways Your credit utilization ratio is expressed as a percentage and determined by taking the amount you owe on…
Key takeaways The wide range of perks offered by The Business Platinum Card® from American Express could act as a…