Personal Finance
Key takeaways Low-cost index mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a great way to invest in the market, giving…
bernardbodo/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Saving and investing are both important for building a sound financial foundation, but…
Being midway to retirement means you may still have years of earnings ahead. However, the margin for error is smaller…
At 10 years before retirement, investment priorities often begin to shift. The focus typically moves from maximizing growth to protecting…
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate It’s never been easier to get started investing, thanks to an array of online…
Imagine turning a single $400,000 investment into a steady monthly paycheck that lasts the rest of your life. For many…
When you’re ready to get out of debt, you can either go it alone or work with a professional debt…
An individual retirement account (IRA) can be a significant estate asset. How the account is handled depends on whether a…
Landing in a higher tax bracket can feel like a penalty for earning more, but it doesn’t have to be…
Co-signing a mortgage can affect your taxes in several ways, depending on the loan’s structure and the property’s use. In…
Image by PM Images/Getty Images; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Mortgage rates fell again this week, with the 30-year fixed rate…
Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate Home equity rates fell this week, reaching their lowest levels in about three years. The…