Personal Finance
Image and illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways The highest advertised annual percentage yield (APY) isn’t always the one you’ll earn…
Image by PM Images/Getty Images; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Mortgage rates moved down this week, with the 30-year fixed rate…
Key takeaways Mobile banking alerts can help you prevent overdraft fees, detect fraud faster and keep better track of your…
U.S. Bank’s ExtendPay Plan, which allows you to divide eligible credit card purchases into fixed monthly payments with no interest,…
Key takeaways While opening a 0 percent intro APR credit card can be a smart choice for saving on interest…
By age 55, you’re about a decade away from retirement. Many financial experts suggest having seven to eight times your…
Key takeaways A substantial drop in mortgage rates would create a bigger impact than a drop in home prices for…
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Both HELOCs and home equity loans took a step down in the latest week.…
Financial planners often recommend aiming for roughly three times your annual salary in retirement savings by the time you reach…
Image by GettyImages; illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways If you’re collecting unemployment benefits, the IRS will expect you to pay…
Key takeaways Everyday people can impact draft regulations by submitting public comments, but these comments must be substantive to matter.…
d3sign/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Many mortgage lenders work with self-employed borrowers, and some even specialize…