Personal Finance
Hispanolistic/Getty Images Key takeaways Both the Discover it® Secured Credit Card and the Petal® 1 “No Annual Fee” Visa® Credit…
Key takeaways According to recent valuations from Bankrate, Hilton Honors points are worth approximately 0.6 cents each. This means 100,000…
Americans who are underwater on their car loans owe record amounts, and lenders are repossessing vehicles at a rate not…
This page was originally published in late 2024 and reflects the author’s experiences and financial decisions during that time. The…
The perfect credit card looks different for everyone. For me, it would have unlimited airport lounge access, 5 percent travel…
d3sign/Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways Impulse buying with a credit card is fun today, but can lead…
Key Takeaways Step-up CDs feature predetermined rate increases that automatically boost your APY at scheduled intervals throughout the term. Unlike…
Key takeaways Private student loans are designed to cover educational expenses and are available through banks, credit unions and online…
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Private student loans can help cover any funding gaps for college…
Key takeaways A flexible spending account (FSA) is an employer-sponsored, tax-advantaged account used to pay for eligible healthcare or dependent…
Key takeaways If your cosigner dies, continue making loan payments as usual to avoid default and protect your credit. You’re…
Key takeaways A high-yield savings account pays significantly more interest than traditional savings accounts — currently up to 10 times…