Personal Finance
PhotoAlto/Eric Audras/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Hotels can charge your card anywhere from the moment you…
When you close on a home purchase or mortgage refinance, there are always various closing costs to pay. From appraisals…
In behavioral economics, there’s a concept called “nudging” — small, thoughtful prompts that help us make better decisions without being…
Key takeaways In-house financing, credit cards, personal loans and point-of-sale financing are common ways to fund engagement rings. Features like…
Key takeaways How much you’ll need to save for a car down payment depends on the price of the car…
As a parent, your teenager getting their driver’s license can feel like a mix of relief and concern. While this…
Key takeaways An 84-month auto loan generally has lower monthly payments but higher total borrowing costs. It is generally best…
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Many graduate students take out loans starting at around $45,000 to…
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways The number of prison education programs is growing, but the offerings are…
Key takeaways The average cost to attend dental school is $312,700, according to the American Dental Education Association. How much…
Key takeaways United MileagePlus miles can be earned and redeemed with United Airlines, Star Alliance partners, non-Star Alliance airline partners…
Key takeaways Use your flat-rate cash back card to pay utility bills and other monthly expenses in order to maximize…