Personal Finance
Slashed rates. Discounts on future purchases. Speedy delivery. No, these are not the promises of an auto dealer or eager…
fizkes/Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Coming up with a down payment on a home can feel impossible — especially…
F or private financial technology companies, last year was a quiet one for fundraising. Fintechs raised $34 billion in 2024,…
Earlier this month, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) raised eyebrows when it requested access to sensitive taxpayer data…
Technology has transformed some parts of the daunting homebuying process–making it easier to search and compare properties online, to prepare…
Key takeaways A gift letter for a mortgage verifies the source of a homebuyer’s gifted down payment funds. The gift…
DenisTangneyJr/Getty Images Key takeaways Bridge loans are short-term loans that help cover costs during transitional periods, most often if you…
Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock Key takeaways The first mortgage payment is usually due a full month after your closing date —…
Saving for retirement isn’t easy, and some of the unexpected financial emergencies that pop up along the way don’t make…
Financial wellness apps offer tools to help you manage your finances, save and reach your financial goals. Among the many…
Key takeaways Life insurance claims can be denied for reasons like missed payments, inaccurate information or policy exclusions. Knowing these…
Luis Alvarez/Getty Images Key takeaways Tax write-offs are available if you use your car for business all or some of…