Personal Finance
Key takeaways Online banks typically offer savings rates 5-10 times higher than traditional banks, with top accounts paying over 4…
Applying discounts to your policy can be one of the most effective ways to save money on your homeowners insurance.…
Carlina Teteris/Getty Images Key takeaways New graduates need checking accounts with no monthly fees, low minimums and strong digital features.…
The 529 college savings plan is one of the best ways to set aside money for your children’s college education.…
Annuities have long been touted as a way to generate guaranteed income in retirement. But people buy annuities for other…
Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways A cancelled check or stop payment request prevents funds from…
Tim Grist Photography/Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Bank mergers and acquisitions have created today’s largest financial institutions,…
KenWiedemann/Getty Images With homes in the U.S. selling for a median price of $435,300, according to the National Association of…
Logos by CapitalOne and Chase; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Chase and Capital One are among the largest banks in the…
Key takeaways Home equity loans can be obtained from various lenders such as banks, credit unions, mortgage lenders, and online-only…
Real estate agents typically earn a commission based on the final sale price of a home. That’s true whether they’re…
Photography by Getty Images Key takeaways Both cards have similar welcome offer values and potential rewards earnings for the average…