Personal Finance
Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Gap insurance in Texas, also known as guaranteed asset protection, helps cover…
As they struggle to persuade Americans to buy new homes, homebuilders have leaned hard on a new tactic: Builders’ mortgage…
If you have infractions on your driving record in the Garden State, including speeding tickets, at-fault accidents or a DUI,…
Key takeaways Personal loans and home equity loans can provide a much-needed source of funding if you need cash. Personal…
Key takeaways Writing a check requires six simple steps: date, payee name, amount in numbers, amount in words, memo (optional)…
Luis Alvarez/Getty Images Key takeaways Zelle is an easy tool for sending money between friends or different bank accounts, but…
Image by MementoJpeg/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Money market accounts combine features of checking and savings accounts —…
Image by GettyImages, Illustrated by Bankrate Key Takeaways APY (Annual Percentage Yield) shows how much interest your savings account or…
When it comes to taxes, dependents can affect your return in ways many families don’t expect. Whether you’re claiming a…
Deciding how to file your taxes as a married couple can have a meaningful impact on your return. Depending on…
Feverpitched/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Lenders often sell mortgages to other companies or investors to free…
The standard deduction for a widow over 65 can be higher than that of the average taxpayer. This has the…