Personal Finance
Key takeaways The IRS’ rule of 55 lets workers who leave their jobs take penalty-free 401(k) withdrawals early. To take…
Stewart Cohen/Getty Images Key Takeaways Home values have consistently hit record highs in recent years, which has created a surge…
Selling your home can have tax consequences if its value has gone up. The IRS offers an exemption that lets…
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…
Roth IRAs can be appealing because they allow tax-free withdrawals and have no required minimum distributions (RMDs). For younger savers,…