Personal Finance
It isn’t always easy to save for retirement, in part because for many people it is so far away that…
Key takeaways Signatures traditionally served as a security measure on credit card transactions, verifying ownership by matching signatures at the…
What is sales tax? Sales tax applies when consumers purchase goods and services. It’s a type of consumption tax, meaning…
Key takeaways Lenders offer teaser rates on home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) for a limited time to attract borrowers…
Key takeaways EV batteries cost thousands more than gas-powered vehicle batteries, but even with a higher upfront price tag, driving…
Roman_Makedonsky/Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways A no-closing-cost refinance gets rid of the need to pay refinancing fees…
Although inflation has decreased considerably after peaking in mid-2022, the costs of many necessities remain stubbornly high. For instance, Americans…
President Donald Trump isn’t backing down from an all-out trade war, saying he’ll launch new tariffs come April 2. “April…
There are five U.S. states with no statewide sales taxes, meaning the price listed for an item is generally the…
Charday Penn / Getty Images Verizon and Openbank announced a partnership on Tuesday that gives Verizon customers a way to…
Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate Key takeaways A home warranty is a service contract that covers the repair or replacement…
Key takeaways An interest-only home equity line of credit (HELOC) allows borrowers to pay back just the interest on their…