Personal Finance
These days, many Americans are feeling a heavy sense of dread as headlines report on spiraling stock prices, President Donald…
MarkHatfield/Getty Images The first full week of April brings the arrival of The Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, where thousands…
In recent years, a significant portion of the stock market’s returns have been driven by just a handful of companies…
If you regularly work from home as a freelancer or small-business owner, you may qualify for the home office deduction…
Key takeaways Typically, scholarship funds are not taxable if spent on specific school-related expenses, like tuition, fees and supplies. If…
Key takeaways Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, lenders can’t discriminate against applicants because of their age. As a result,…
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways Chase no longer offers student loans or student loan refinancing. If…
damircudic / Getty Images Key takeaways Discover is no longer making new student loans. Borrowers can still access their loan…
Key takeaways The average starting salary for 2025 graduates is just over $68,000 per year, but it varies widely by…
Key takeaways Hypothecation means offering an asset as collateral to back a loan. If you default on the debt, the…
Key takeaways Ginnie Mae (the Government National Mortgage Association) plays a crucial, if behind-the-scenes role, in government-insured/guaranteed mortgages like FHA…
SOMKID THONGDEE/Getty Images Losing money in your 401(k) can be unsettling, but fluctuations are part of being a long-term investor.…