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  The best big banks of 2025

  Our top 5 picks scored highly for access, range of products and digital options.

  4 min read Mar 31, 2025
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  Shouldering the burden: The unequal impact of extreme weather on women

  Extreme weather events impact everyone, but not in equal ways.

  8 min read Mar 31, 2025
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  Study: Hopeful homebuyers need income of nearly $117,000 to afford typical home in U.S.

  Aspiring homebuyers need an annual household income of nearly $117,000 to afford the typical home in the U.S., according to a new Bankrate study.

  7 min read Mar 31, 2025
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  How to choose the best credit union: 6 things to consider

  Here’s how to find the credit union that will best fit with your financial needs.

  5 min read Mar 28, 2025
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  What is an overdraft fee and how can you avoid it?

  Here are easy actions you can take to avoid the fee of get it waived.

  4 min read Mar 28, 2025
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  How many people can be on a mortgage?

  Up to four, usually. But it’s complicated.

  5 min read Mar 28, 2025
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  Should you refinance federal student loans?

  Refinancing federal student loans may help you save, but you’ll also lose benefits.

  5 min read Mar 28, 2025
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  What taxes are due on a Roth IRA conversion?

  Considering a Roth IRA conversion? Don’t overlook the tax bill.

  6 min read Mar 28, 2025
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  How to refinance student loans with bad credit

  Refinancing your student loans can help you get a lower interest rate; here’s how.

  5 min read Mar 28, 2025
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  What is a FHA streamline refinance?

  It’s an easy way to swap out your FHA loan — provided you qualify.

  5 min read Mar 28, 2025
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  Elon Musk may now be the biggest risk to Tesla’s stock, here’s why

  Here’s how the Tesla CEO’s indebtedness could quickly become shareholders’ problem.

  5 min read Mar 28, 2025
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  Do you pay sales tax on a lease buyout?

  Unsure whether you’ll be taxed if you buy your leased car? You may not owe anything.

  4 min read Mar 28, 2025
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  What to do after buying a car: 10 steps

  Take these four steps before you head out on the open road.

  4 min read Mar 28, 2025
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  Should I get an auto loan before going to the dealership?

  Explore your options and get the best rates before you enter the dealership.

  4 min read Mar 28, 2025
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  How to buy a car online in 8 steps

  Dealerships and auto websites have made it easier to buy a car without leaving home.

  7 min read Mar 28, 2025
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  12 most popular types of cryptocurrency

  Here are the largest cryptocurrencies by the total dollar value of the coins in existence.

  3 min read Mar 28, 2025
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  Home equity news: HELOC rates fall further while home prices rise 

  A roundup of the week’s top stories in home equity, mortgages and real estate.

  3 min read Mar 28, 2025
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  What is an auto loan hardship program?

  An auto loan hardship program can help you when your budget is tight.

  6 min read Mar 28, 2025
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  How to calculate square feet — and why a home’s square footage matters

  Knowing a home’s square footage helps you better assess its value.

  4 min read Mar 28, 2025
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  Best gold ETFs: Top funds for investing in gold

  Many investors turn to gold-backed ETFs to help diversify their portfolio and hedge against inflation.

  4 min read Mar 28, 2025