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How to get a free credit score
Many credit card issuers offer their customers free credit scores, and some even provide them to non-customers.
3 min read Dec 10, 2020 -
6 of our favorite Bankrate articles from 2020
From navigating unemployment to learning how the Fed affects mortgage rates, here are our picks.
3 min read Dec 07, 2020 -
A guide to Samsung Pay
Samsung Pay opens up a lot of mobile payment options. All you need is the free app and your compatible Samsung device.
4 min read Dec 04, 2020 -
5 tips for saving on Black Friday
Get the most bang for your buck on the busiest shopping day of the year.
3 min read Nov 20, 2020 -
VantageScore vs. FICO: What’s the difference?
VantageScore and FICO credit scores have some similarities, but they’re not identical. Here’s what you need to know
3 min read Nov 19, 2020 -
How does getting married affect your credit score?
Before marriage, make sure your finances aren’t entangled if there are credit issues in your past.
6 min read Nov 17, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Should you add a beneficiary to your savings account?
A reader asks: Are there any benefits to adding a beneficiary to your savings accounts?
4 min read Nov 13, 2020 -
What a Biden presidency means for your money, taxes and the economy
Biden will be focused on handling the coronavirus pandemic and the recession.
10 min read Nov 11, 2020 -
6 tips for navigating the holidays if you took a financial hit this year
The holidays may look a bit different for your family this year; here are a few tips for navigating them financially.
3 min read Nov 11, 2020 -
Why it’s important for every adult to get a will
Here is why you need a will and how to protect what you most cherish after you are gone.
6 min read Nov 06, 2020