Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda agreed to consider a merger and set up a joint holding company, which would create the world’s third-largest automaker. The two companies said in a statement Monday that they would…

Key takeaways Both the Mission Lane Visa® Credit Card and the Petal® 1 Visa® Credit Card are designed to help you build or rebuild your credit. The Mission Lane Visa card is a no-frills card with an annual fee that can cost you $0 or all the way up to…

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Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Jessa Lizama/Bankrate Key takeaways Federal student loans are, for many students, the best option for covering postsecondary education and related expenses. With fixed interest rates, clear grace periods and forbearance options, federal loans offer predictable repayment schedules. Some borrowers may even qualify for loan forgiveness…

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