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Key takeaways The median American has $8,000 in transaction accounts (savings, checking, money market), while the average balance is $62,410…
Key takeaways You can significantly boost your net worth by maximizing contributions to retirement accounts and leveraging employer matches. Strategically…
Annuities are often purchased to help secure a reliable stream of income in retirement. Life insurance companies are the primary…
Key takeaways Fannie Mae, officially the Federal National Mortgage Association, is a government-sponsored enterprise that helps maintain liquidity in the…
Key takeaways To get the best mortgage rate, boost your credit score, lower your debt and save up a sizable…
Key takeaways An add-on CD allows you to deposit additional funds after your initial deposit, unlike traditional CDs that only…
Key takeaways When a CD matures, you have 5-14 days (grace period) to decide your next move without penalties. Banks…
Thinking about picking up some kind of extra work to make some extra cash? You’re not alone. Bankrate’s most recent…
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Very mixed movements on the home equity financing scene in the latest week. The…
The safe withdrawal rate (SWR) method is a spending strategy that allows retirees to draw down their portfolios during retirement…
Like a bar that wants to close at 2 a.m., the Education Department is urging student loan borrowers to switch…
Rick Gershon/Getty Images Key takeaways The Southwest Companion Pass lets you designate a companion who can fly with you for…