How does credit score impact your car insurance?
In most states, credit affects car insurance costs. Here’s how to handle it.
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Jun 20, 2024
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Put options: What they are, how they work and how to buy and sell them
How does a put option work and why would someone buy (or sell) one?
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Car insurance after a hit-and-run in South Carolina
Bankrate reviews what you need to know after a South Carolina hit-and-run accident.
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How does a fixed-rate HELOC work?
It’s a hybrid product that can combine the best of both borrowing worlds.
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Who are the top executives at Berkshire Hathaway?
These executives will play a key role in the future of Berkshire Hathaway.
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Bankrate’s 2024 Annual Emergency Savings Report
If you’re struggling to pay off debt and build savings, you’re not alone.
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100-bagger stocks: These 10 stocks are up more than 100x over the past 20 years
A $10K investment in these 10 stocks 20 years ago would be worth over $1M today.
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How much is a down payment on a house?
The down payment question may sound like a simple one, but it has many answers.
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How to get a business credit card
A business card can help you keep your personal and business finances separate.
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How much does it cost to raise a child?
How much does having a child really cost? Bankrate took a look and you may be surprised.
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Gap insurance in Texas
Explore gap insurance in Texas: Your car loan safety net
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What is a homeowners insurance deductible?
Your deductible is the amount you pay out of pocket when you file a claim.
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Despite financial stress, many Americans are too worried about job stability to take PTO
Not all workers take their allotted PTO — that could cost them in the long run.
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Everything you need to know about Florida gap insurance
What is gap insurance in Florida? Bankrate explores this and other questions.
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What is the average down payment for first-time homebuyers?
The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is considerably less than the oft-quoted 20 percent down payment requirement.
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Do you need a down payment to refinance your mortgage?
Usually, no. But you still need to have some cash on hand at the closing.
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How to refinance when you have a second mortgage
It’s not as easy to refinance your mortgage when you have equity debt. Here are the options.
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Do American Express Membership Rewards points expire?
The American Express Membership Rewards program is known for its flexibility and points value.
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What are open houses, and how do they work?
When a home is for sale, an open house can bring in as many potential buyers as possible.
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The history of home (un)affordability
A look at the history of home prices, interest rates and more in the U.S. housing market.
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