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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 Jul 12, 2022 -
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 12, 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 Apr 11, 2022 -
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 Feb 08, 2021 -
What is myFICO?
Learn about how myFICO works and how it stacks up against the competition to decide if it’s the right credit monitoring service for you.
5 min read May 31, 2023 -
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 Jan 24, 2023 -
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 Dec 05, 2022 -
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 21, 2022 -
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 Aug 26, 2022 -
Guide to using Venmo
Venmo, which launched in 2009, has quickly become one of the most popular money transfer apps on the market.
8 min read Oct 15, 2020