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Stephen Carter isn’t your typical car owner. Not only does he own five vehicles, but he rents them out on Turo (think Airbnb for cars). But last fall, Carter didn’t qualify for auto loan approval for [...]
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Top savings APYs remain above 4%, with plenty of account options to choose from.
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President Trump’s sweeping new tax law includes many provisions that go into effect in 2025. Here’s what you should know.
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New tax breaks on tip income and overtime pay will go into effect in 2025, part of the megabill that President Trump signed into law on July 4. But some workers may not see any benefit.
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Mortgage payments have been rising for decades.
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Not all of the investing advice on Reddit is accurate. Here’s what to do instead.
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I’m skipping Prime Day because it can lead to overconsumption and credit card debt.
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Bankrate explains how CA, NC, UT and VA car insurance laws are changing in 2025.
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Top savings APYs remain above 4%, with plenty of account options to choose from.
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A slowdown may already be underway in the once formidable U.S. job market.
Currently, you can lock in annual percentage yields (APYs) on certificates of deposit (CDs) above 4 percent on many nationally available CDs, while a select few financial institutions offer promotional [...]
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Savings APYs remain high as the Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady.
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Nearly 1 in 4 Americans have no emergency savings, according to a new Bankrate survey.
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Several banks continue to offer savings accounts well above 4 percent APY.
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Bankrate’s experts are reacting live to the Fed’s latest interest rate decision.
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The Fed has now gone six months without cutting interest rates.
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Mortgage payments have been rising for decades.
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Mortgage rates tick down amid uncertainty
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Bankrate’s Greg McBride and others weigh in on what to expect for mortgage rates in March 2025 and beyond.
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Mortgage rates dip amid swings In markets
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If only our writer knew then what she knows now.
Our expert’s analysis of the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conservatorship debate.
The Federal Reserve’s decisions have ripple effects, including for mortgages.
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Do you really need rates to go down a full percent to make a refinance worth it?
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View current credit card rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
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Your credit card might not work in a foreign country. Here are some tips when traveling.
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A credit card can be a good financial tool. When should you get one?
Venmo, the mobile payments app, offers a debit card with rewards for spending.
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The major airlines offer frequent flyer programs, but some are better than others.
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Regardless of the amount, spending beyond your credit limit is generally a bad idea.
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Those who apply for a Southwest card for a limited time can earn a Companion Pass by meeting the welcome bonus requirement.
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The program offers personalized tasks and monthly progress checks.
A black Sprinter van is seen against a green arrow that trends upward
Stephen Carter isn’t your typical car owner. Not only does he own five vehicles, but he rents them out on Turo (think Airbnb for cars). But last fall, Carter didn’t qualify for auto loan approval for [...]
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The application for the 2023-24 academic year closes on June 30, 2023.
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Graham shares her story of how a $10k personal loan helped her handle a disaster.
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New grads are struggling to stand out among the crowd in a challenging job market.
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Auto rates will likely not decrease this year. Consider how to still save.
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Gender bias has long impacted women’s access to affordable loans and credit.
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Investing time in a side hustle can help you meet your financial goals.
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The promise of massive student loan forgiveness may have set up students for financial failure.
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Bankrate explains how CA, NC, UT and VA car insurance laws are changing in 2025.
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Agents and adjusters handle different parts of the insurance policy lifecycle.
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Bankrate explores interesting life insurance facts and statistics from 2024.
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An adjuster’s opinion of preferred vendor programs.
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Some insurance companies are removing the right to appraisal from policies.
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The new minimum coverage limits go into effect July 1, 2025.
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“They told us the safety inspection was ‘unwarranted.’”
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