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If you’d thrown $1,000 at Netflix in 2015, you’d be sitting on about $10,000 today. Back in 2015, Netflix (NFLX) was still shaking off its DVD-by-mail image and betting big on streaming and original content. Fast-forward a decade, and it’s gone from a scrappy disruptor to an industry heavyweight, with…
PeopleImages/Getty Images Key takeaways Homebuyer education courses teach you how to save for a down payment, shop for lenders and maintain your house. Some lenders and assistance programs require first-time homebuyers to take an education course. Costs for these classes range from free to $125, with some lenders crediting the…
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois, announced on April 23 that he will retire after his current term ends in January 2027. While he isn’t what you might call the Senate “finance guy” — he’s the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, not the Banking Committee —…
Key takeaways Almost a quarter of those who currently have student loan debt for themselves or someone else don’t expect that they’ll ever be able to pay off their student loan debt, according to Bankrate. Over 3 in 5 borrowers struggle with student loan payments. Of those with student loans,…
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Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways Many Americans are intimidated by the stock market, Bankrate surveys have found. Learning about stocks and how they fit into your overall financial plan can help…
