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  The cost of living on campus vs. off campus

  The choice you make depends on your situation, lifestyle and budget.

  4 min read Jul 25, 2023
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  Guide to life insurance for parents of children with disabilities

  Looking for life insurance for parents of children with disabilities? Bankrate can help.

  7 min read Jul 25, 2023
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  Commuter vs. pleasure car insurance

  Car insurance needs may vary based on how you use your vehicle.

  5 min read Jul 25, 2023
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  House, townhouse, condo or apartment? How to choose

  There’s more to consider than price when choosing a place to call home.

  5 min read Jul 25, 2023
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  Is college worth the cost? 6 in 10 degree-holders think so.

  There are many benefits of a college degree, but cost is still an important factor.

  6 min read Jul 24, 2023
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  Fractional real estate investing: Pros and cons

  If you don’t have the capital, fractional real estate investing might be worth it.

  5 min read Jul 24, 2023
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  Should you lease and then buy a car?

  You can save money by leasing a car and buying it later, but not always.

  5 min read Jul 24, 2023
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  How much do granite countertops cost?

  Everything you need to know about these classy, yet actually affordable, mainstays of modern kitchens.

  6 min read Jul 24, 2023
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  Level term life insurance

  In a level term policy, the premium and death benefit do not change.

  5 min read Jul 24, 2023
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  What is ‘house broke,’ and how can I avoid it?

  The term typically means you are spending too much on housing costs.

  7 min read Jul 24, 2023
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  Best credit cards for road trips in 2023

  Learn the best card options for maximizing your next road trip.

  5 min read Jul 24, 2023
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  Meet the ‘sandwich generation’: Gen Xers are burnt out and stressed about money

  Gen Xers are the most financially stressed generation as they juggle working and caregiving.

  8 min read Jul 24, 2023
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  Survey: 47% of U.S. adults have at least one unused gift card

  Checked your drawers recently? 47% of Americans have unused gift cards.

  5 min read Jul 24, 2023
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  Everything you need to know about the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund

  HEERF was created in response to the pandemic, but funds are running out.

  3 min read Jul 21, 2023
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  What to know about student loan fees

  You can avoid some fees, but others are standard across the board.

  3 min read Jul 21, 2023
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  Should you be refinancing your student loans now?

  Student loan relief lasts through Aug. 31, but some borrowers may want to refinance.

  3 min read Jul 21, 2023
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  Which plumbing pipes cost the most money?

  A rundown of the pros and cons of each variety — and how to get the most for your plumbing buck.

  5 min read Jul 21, 2023
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  What is a life insurance broker?

  Bankrate has the answers to your questions about life insurance brokers.

  5 min read Jul 21, 2023
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  Should you use your Roth IRA to buy your first home?

  Is it smart to use retirement funds to buy your first house?

  6 min read Jul 21, 2023
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  7 warning signs that you may need to choose a new financial advisor

  Here are seven warning signs that it could be the right time to choose a new financial advisor.

  4 min read Jul 21, 2023