Is a spending diet right for you? Here are the benefits and drawbacks
A spending diet can help you pursue your financial goals and save cash. Here’s how.
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Jul 25, 2024
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Are car insurance rates negotiable?
Find out why car insurance is not negotiable and how you can save on your premium.
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Is social inflation to blame for your high insurance rates?
Learn what social inflation is and how it’s potentially impacting insurance rates.
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What’s the ideal mortgage rate to buy a home? Older, younger generations diverge
What’s the ideal mortgage rate? It depends who you ask.
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Veterans and debt
After leaving active duty, many members of the U.S. military confront debt from loans, medical expenses and credit cards.
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Cost of living facts and statistics 2024
Although inflation is slowing, the cost of living remains high for many.
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The 7 largest bank failures in US history
Bank failures had been relatively rare since the financial crisis of 2008 and 2009, but that all changed last year when First Republic and Silicon Valley Bank both collapsed and sent shockwaves through [...]
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Appeals judge rules student loan payment cuts can proceed, and other student loans news
In late June, two federal judges placed temporary injunctions on forgiveness through the Saving on A Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan following the U.S. Department of Education’s announced changes [...]
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Reverse mortgage: What it is and how it works
These home equity loans can be a source of cash for seniors, albeit a costly one.
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Mortgage recasting: What it is and how it works
You pay a lump sum now to cut future monthly payments. But there are drawbacks.
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What’s the best day to list a house for sale?
There are good and bad times of year to sell your home, but did you know there is also a best day of the week?
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How to invest in a pro sports team
Here’s how to buy into a pro sports team and a few of the best available options.
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How could a Harris presidency impact your finances? Her record offers some clues — and diverges some from Biden
Americans have about 100 days to get to know the new face of the Democratic ticket.
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What is a car warranty?
Bankrate explains what a warranty on a car covers, and what it doesn’t.
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Best 5% cash back credit cards
FInd out what the best 5% cash back credit cards offer and which is right for you.
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Delaware is the best state to retire in: Here’s why it won Bankrate’s top honors in 2024
Affordability, well-being and weather were key to Delaware taking the top spot.
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Survey: 47% of homeowners would need mortgage rates under 5% to be comfortable buying a home this year
Almost half of homeowners in a new Bankrate survey say they’d need mortgage rates to fall below 5 percent in order to feel comfortable buying a home this year.
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Best Fidelity ETFs
Here are some the best-performing Fidelity ETFs to consider adding to your portfolio.
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What is a FICO score?
Building a good FICO credit score is one of the best things you can do for your financial health. Here’s what your FICO score entails.
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Can one Realtor represent both buyer and seller? What to know about dual agency
In real estate, dual agency can present serious conflicts of interest.
5 min read Jul 23, 2024
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