When it comes to investing, there are good options, there are bad options . . . and then there’s options trading. Many “do-it-yourself” investors looking for something to invest in besides stocks have tried their…

Maybe you’ve been talking to a buddy of yours at the gym who’s gotten into a type of investing called day trading. Maybe you’ve got some extra cash and you’re thinking about testing the waters yourself—what could it really hurt? Well almost every single person we’ve talked to who has gotten…

Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways Most states allow electronic processing to simplify and shorten the time it takes to transfer a title. Eight states let you hold your own title — making it easier to transfer it out of the lienholder’s name. It can take up to…

Unfortunately, there are a lot of financial “experts” out there who want you to use debt to get rich. They’ll use smoke and mirrors and throw around fancy terms like “leverage” and “margin” to make this sound like a sophisticated investing strategy that will put you on the fast track…

Key takeaways Refinancing your auto loan is often a good financial choice if you are able to secure a better rate or a lower monthly payment. Consider the amount of time remaining on your loan before exploring options to ensure you qualify for the new loan. To choose the best…