Cosigner rights & responsibilities: How cosigning works
Learn about the rights, responsibilities, and requirements of being a cosigner for a loan.
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Apr 30, 2025
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Best credit cards for Uber and Lyft
The right credit card can help you to save money on ridesharing.
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Survey: 43% of Americans say money is negatively impacting their mental health
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5 best retirement income strategies
A diversified strategy is generally the best approach for retirement income.
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Does mortgage prequalification affect your credit score?
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Best gold ETFs: Top funds for investing in gold
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Should you cancel an unused credit card?
Sometimes, you should keep a credit card, even if you don’t use it.
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What happens to your retail credit card when a store closes?
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Bitcoin ETFs: What they are and how to invest in them
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Will student loans take my tax refund?
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What the Los Angeles fires could mean for the future of home insurance in California
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Bitcoin’s price history: From its 2009 launch to its 2025 heights
Here’s how Bitcoin has risen and fallen over time and some of the trends driving those moves.
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Best Vanguard ETFs
Bankrate examined Vanguard’s full lineup of ETFs and created a list of their top funds.
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The auto loan market is in for a rollercoaster ride. We asked 3 industry experts about the ups and downs to come.
Three auto finance experts discuss the uncertain present and future of the market.
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Case-Shiller Index: Home prices keep pushing higher, but they’re cooling a bit
Newest index shows home prices keep pushing ever higher.
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How to get debt relief
The form of debt relief you’re looking for will affect where you can get it.
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0% APR car deals: Are they worth it?
Zero-APR car deals have their pros and cons.
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How Much Americans Are Losing by Keeping Money in Low-Yield Accounts
Big banks pay just 0.01% APY while online banks offer 4.4%. Your $10,000 could earn $897 more over two years. Learn how to switch without changing banks.
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