Mortgage
Key takeaways Home equity is the appraised value of your property minus the amount of your outstanding mortgage balance —…
Key takeaways Not all ATMs accept cash deposits, so it’s important to check before attempting to deposit cash. There may…
As in most states, it’s illegal to drive under the influence in New York, and the state imposes severe penalties…
Key takeaways New York does not require that you hire a real estate agent to sell your home. But selling…
Key takeaways In a real estate transaction, a fixture refers to a permanent feature, item or object that is affixed…
Getting a DUI in Michigan can result in serious consequences. Convicted drivers may face legal penalties and fines, as well…
Key takeaways You can consolidate federal student loans to make your debt more manageable. Private student loans can be refinanced,…
Many car insurance providers do not allow you to freely spend your claim check any way you want — as…
Buying an investment property is one of the more common ways to invest in real estate. Whether you plan to…
Key takeaways You can tap your home equity with a cash-out refinance to cover the cost of improvements to make…
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Contents insurance, also called personal property insurance, provides coverage for your…
KTSDESIGN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images Investors often look to commodities for portfolio diversification or to hedge against inflation. Holding commodities directly…