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  5 best high-yield bond funds

  These high-yield bond funds could help boost your portfolio’s return.

  3 min read Feb 27, 2025
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  Should I get a prepaid car maintenance plan? Count the costs first

  If the dealer pitches prepaid car maintenance, consider the pros and cons.

  4 min read Feb 27, 2025
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  Current credit card interest rates

  View current credit card rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.

  4 min read Feb 27, 2025
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  Trump’s first 40 days and your money

  Many recent political developments are affecting Americans’ wallets, and there are plenty of unknowns still up in the air.

  9 min read Feb 27, 2025
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  “My family has always rented”: Breaking into real estate as a first-generation homebuyer

  Times are tough for homebuyers, but first-generation buyers face even steeper hurdles.

  4 min read Feb 27, 2025
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  Home equity lenders broaden the base with new HELOC and loan products

  They’re courting new borrowers with innovative features and looser criteria.

  6 min read Feb 27, 2025
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  9 of the world’s most popular gold bullion coins

  Here’s a look at some of the world’s most popular gold bullion coins.

  5 min read Feb 26, 2025
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  5 of the world’s most popular silver bullion coins

  Here’s a look at some of the world’s most popular silver bullion coins.

  4 min read Feb 26, 2025
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  Guide to no-down-payment mortgages: Am I eligible?

  Some options if you want a house but your savings are small.

  5 min read Feb 26, 2025
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  HELOC rates plunge to two-year low, at 8.12%

  This is the week that was in home equity lending.

  3 min read Feb 26, 2025
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  Mortgage brokers: What they do and how they help homebuyers

  This home-financing pro could help you find that perfect loan.

  9 min read Feb 26, 2025
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  How to get a personal loan with low interest rates

  Here’s how to qualify for a low interest personal loan.

  5 min read Feb 26, 2025
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  What is an unsecured loan?

  These loans don’t require collateral and typically charge higher interest rates.

  6 min read Feb 26, 2025
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  What is the APR on a personal loan?

  An APR is a snapshot of how much your personal loan will cost each year.

  4 min read Feb 26, 2025
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  What is a low-interest personal loan?

  You’ll need excellent credit and good finances to qualify.

  3 min read Feb 26, 2025
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  What is the average personal loan interest rate?

  Personal loan interest rates today are unusually high, thanks to market forces.

  4 min read Feb 26, 2025
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  DOGE access to student loan data blocked and other student loan news

  Changes in the government may have an impact on student loans, but borrowers can take action to protect themselves.

  5 min read Feb 26, 2025
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  Mortgage rates drop to lowest point of the year

  Mortgage rates retreated this week as the Federal Reserve opted not to cut rates.

  2 min read Feb 26, 2025
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  Strategy’s Bitcoin scheme: 3 huge risks for investors

  Here are three of the biggest risks of buying this Bitcoin proxy.

  4 min read Feb 26, 2025
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  7 upcoming IPOs to watch in 2025

  Here are some of the most anticipated IPOs this year.

  3 min read Feb 26, 2025