What to do when someone wants to “keep insurance out of it”
Should you leave insurance out of it after a car accident? Bankrate explores.
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Sep 05, 2024
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How to buy cryptocurrency
Investors now have more options when it comes to buying cryptocurrencies.
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Mortgage refinance: What is it and how does it work?
Everything you need to know before you start switching out your home loan.
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Mortgage interest deduction: What it is and what qualifies
The mortgage interest deduction allows you to reduce your taxable income.
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Survey: 1 in 3 holiday shoppers are shortening their wish lists to spend less this year
Let’s say you’re walking through the mall during the holiday season and pass 10 shoppers. New Bankrate data shows that about three of those holiday shoppers (33 percent) plan to spend less on holiday [...]
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Survey: 50% of holiday shoppers will begin before Halloween, 54% report feeling financially burdened
How early is too early for holiday shopping? People are starting as early as August.
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How a loan can help weatherproof your home before extreme weather hits
Find out how the right loan can help you pay for extreme weather improvements.
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Cryptocurrency statistics 2024: Investing in crypto
Here is an easy-to-follow guide on the most important things to know about digital currencies.
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Best-looking cards for 2024
Here are our picks for the best-looking credit cards — and how you can use them.
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Why so many people hate their car insurance company — and why you may not have to
Paying for your policy isn’t fun. But, knowing more about it can make it bearable.
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How to set up your 401(k)
This step-by-step guide will teach you how to set up your 401(k) and choose your investments wisely.
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What is a Roth IRA? How Roth IRAs work, contribution limits and who can open one
The whole “tax-free forever” part? That’s what turns heads, but the Roth IRA offers other perks.
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Borrowing money from your home to pay for your child’s college
Could be an A+ idea, if you consider all the pros and cons first.
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LendingClub introduces new high-yield savings account, but it comes at a (monthly) price
Savers can still earn yields on deposit accounts that are outpacing inflation, even as some yields have decreased recently as banks anticipate a likely Federal Reserve rate cut in September. One such option [...]
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Average net worth by age: How do you compare?
Americans’ median net worth is $192,900, but many won’t reach that until at age 45.
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What is the Roth IRA 5-year rule?
The five-year rule to get tax-free earnings out of a Roth IRA can be tricky. We explain.
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I’m a licensed insurance agent who looked at insurance advice on Reddit. What I found surprised me.
Reddit is full of insurance advice — but not all of it is helpful.
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Regulation D and savings account withdrawal limits – here’s what changed
How Reg. D impacts your savings account and why it pays to check with your bank.
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Online bill pay: What is it and why it’s a good idea
Online bill pay can add convenience and security to managing your routine bills.
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6 ways to deposit cash into someone else’s account
Depositing cash into someone’s account isn’t always possible, but there are options.
4 min read Sep 03, 2024
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