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How credit mix affects your credit score
When it comes to credit scores, payment history and credit utilization seem to grab the headlines. This is somewhat understandable, since the combination makes up the lion’s share of your FICO score [...]
4 min read Feb 04, 2021 -
The 20 best (and real) work-from-home jobs
These legitimate work-at-home jobs can provide you with a decent income.
7 min read Jan 26, 2021 -
Why are there different types of credit scores?
Both FICO and VantageScore offer different types of credit scores depending on what information lenders are requesting and which credit score model is being used.
5 min read Jan 22, 2021 -
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 -
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 -
How to remove negative items from your credit report
If your credit score is not where you want it to be, you probably already know that it is the negative items on your credit report that bring your score down the most. These items will fall off eventually, [...]
5 min read Nov 05, 2020 -
13 steps to take if you’ve lost your job due to the coronavirus crisis
Out of work due to coronavirus? Here’s what you can do to help lessen the financial blow.
11 min read Oct 28, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Is the new 0.5 percent refinance fee here to stay?
A reader asks: Do you see the new fee on refinancing mortgages being permanent?
6 min read Oct 23, 2020 -
7 tips for finding a new job during the coronavirus pandemic
It’s going to be a competitive labor market for Americans looking to get back to work.
6 min read Oct 16, 2020