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Key takeaways Overdraft protection prevents declined transactions by automatically transferring money from a linked account when your balance runs low.…
Key takeaways The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is one of the most prominent premium travel cards on the market, offering a…
Key takeaways The American Express® Business Gold Card and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express let cardholders earn valuable…
Image by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate If you’re planning for retirement, one of your key questions is how much…
A dashboard-mounted camera (or “dash cam”) won’t typically lower the cost of your auto insurance automatically. Almost no U.S. auto…
Image by Chorna Olena/Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions influence what you pay for…
This piece was originally published in early 2023 and reflects the author’s financial decisions during that time. The rest of…
Key takeaways If you have a FICO score below 580 or a VantageScore credit score below 600, you have poor…
Key takeaways Borrowers may refinance second homes and investment properties to get a lower interest rate or access the home’s…
Roman_Makedonsky/Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways A no-closing-cost refinance means you won’t pay closing costs upfront — but…
Marco Bottigelli/Getty Images Traveling internationally can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but comes with its fair share of challenges.…
Because annuities are designed to provide long-term income, accessing funds too early can trigger an annuity early withdrawal penalty. Insurance…