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Washington housing market: Everything you need to know

Home prices in Washington are much higher than the national median.

4 min read Mar 30, 2023
Rocket’s new credit card is aimed at homebuyers — but is it a good deal?

Is Rocket Mortgage’s new rewards credit card the best way to save for a down payment?

3 min read Mar 30, 2023
Oregon housing market: Everything you need to know

Home prices are dropping in Oregon, but it’s not a steep decline.

4 min read Mar 30, 2023
Should you pay off credit card debt before applying for a mortgage?

Paying off credit card debt could help raise your credit score and bring down your overall debt levels, making you a more attractive prospect to lenders and fetching a lower interest rate.

4 min read Mar 30, 2023
How to pay for vet school

Vet school can be rewarding, but you’ll need to plan for potential student debt.

3 min read Mar 29, 2023
What happens to my credit card account if the issuing bank shuts down?

What happens to your credit card account if the bank issuing it shuts down?

3 min read Mar 29, 2023
How much house can I afford if I make $125,000 a year?

Your location and existing financial commitments may limit your options.

4 min read Mar 28, 2023
Selling your home fast in Columbus, OH

It’s a great time to be a Columbus home seller.

7 min read Mar 28, 2023
Buying a house in Columbus, OH: A how-to

Columbus is a popular area with low home prices.

7 min read Mar 28, 2023
Cost of summer road trips: Don’t let inflation deflate your plans

Here’s how to save on summer road trips despite rising inflation.

5 min read Mar 27, 2023
How to roll over a Thrift Savings Plan to an IRA

Here’s how to roll over your thrift savings plan into an IRA, and what to watch out for.

4 min read Mar 27, 2023
What is a property deed?

Here are the basics on this crucial document and what it includes.

3 min read Mar 27, 2023
Savings account checklist: Documents you need to open an account

It’s easy to open a savings account. Just make sure you have this information handy.

3 min read Mar 27, 2023
What happens when a bank is liquidated?

Watch for these money headaches if your bank fails — and no other bank takes over.

3 min read Mar 27, 2023
Upskilling statistics: How online learning can increase your salary by thousands per year

You don’t have to go back to school to learn skills for more career opportunities.

7 min read Mar 27, 2023
The Silicon Valley Bank collapse: What you need to know

Silicon Valley Bank’s failure caused quite a stir. Here’s what’s going on there now.

5 min read Mar 27, 2023
How to insure valuable items

Wondering how to insure the most valuable items in your home? Bankrate can help.

6 min read Mar 27, 2023
Guide to Chase’s Pay Yourself Back

Increase the value of your rewards with Chase’s Pay Yourself Back feature.

3 min read Mar 27, 2023
Survey: Americans can expect to spend over $600 to attend a wedding in 2023

With prices still high, wedding guests are facing sticker shock when planning to attend their loved ones’ nuptials.

6 min read Mar 27, 2023
The history of FDIC insurance limits

Here’s a look at every time the FDIC has increased its deposits insurance limits.

1 min read Mar 24, 2023

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