Personal Finance
Everything Americans thought they knew about personal finance was upended when the Federal Reserve started aggressively hiking interest rates to…
Homeowners tapping their equity in 2026 should expect borrowing to get more affordable, with rates reaching their lowest levels since…
Returns on certificates of deposit (CDs) saw gradual declines in 2025, before and after three Federal Reserve rate cuts in…
Top yields for savings and money market accounts are expected to continue the downward slide in 2026. Still, top savings…
Selling real estate can result in a significant profit, but it may also trigger capital gains taxes depending on whether…
A Roth IRA offers tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals in retirement, which can benefit young adults with long time horizons.…
Dougal Waters/Getty Images Key takeaways First-time car buyer programs offer flexible qualification requirements and other incentives to make it easier…
PBNJ Productions/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Several emergency loan types, including personal loans and credit card…
Key takeaways Private student loans may offer higher borrowing limits and potentially lower interest rates compared to federal loans, but…
Key takeaways Car insurance companies have the right to not offer standard coverage to drivers with serious or numerous infractions…
Image by PM Images/Getty Images; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Mortgage rates were unchanged this week, with the 30-year fixed rate…
When unexpected expenses pile up and the emergency fund runs dry, where can you turn for money? For many people,…