Personal Finance
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Very mixed movements on the home equity financing scene in the latest week. The…
The safe withdrawal rate (SWR) method is a spending strategy that allows retirees to draw down their portfolios during retirement…
Like a bar that wants to close at 2 a.m., the Education Department is urging student loan borrowers to switch…
Rick Gershon/Getty Images Key takeaways The Southwest Companion Pass lets you designate a companion who can fly with you for…
Key takeaways Full coverage car insurance coverage typically refers to a policy that includes state-mandated coverage types, plus comprehensive and…
Key takeaways The Citi Double Cash® Card and Chase Freedom Unlimited® both offer cash back without an annual fee. Chase…
Key takeaways The IBR forgiveness pause leaves some borrowers at risk of a tax bill if it extends into 2026.…
This page was originally published in early 2023 and reflects the author’s financial decisions during that time. The card details…
There are over 36 million small businesses in the United States, accounting for 46 percent of private sector jobs, according…
Key takeaways Depending on age, the average 401(k) account balance ranges between roughly $7,000 and $300,000, but median balances are…
Delahaye/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Down payment assistance (DPA) programs provide eligible homebuyers with loans or…
As a certified student loan counselor, I’ve frequently heard borrowers complain about receiving confusing, even conflicting advice. And that’s when…