Mortgage
Key takeaways Bank accounts with named beneficiaries (called “payable-on-death” or POD designations) transfer directly to those people — no court…
Buying your first home can be thrilling, but it can also be stressful. After all, it’s likely one of the…
Illustration by Mae Sangaline/Bankrate Key takeaways There are many strategies to save for a down payment, including maximizing your savings,…
When you’re in a committed relationship, you unavoidably merge at least some aspects of your financial lives. However, that doesn’t…
Key takeaways Most states require drivers to carry liability coverage, including bodily injury liability and property damage liability. Uninsured/underinsured motorist…
Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate Home equity borrowing costs have dropped to levels not seen in about three years. The…
Image by PM Images/Getty Images; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Mortgage rates rose this week, with the 30-year fixed rate averaging…
Key takeaways Nine states in the U.S. have no income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas,…
Morsa Images/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Bankrate tracks the best certificate of deposit (CD) rates and recent interest…
Key takeaways Only 46% of U.S. adults have enough emergency savings to cover three months of expenses, making saving money…
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate The Federal Reserve doesn’t set mortgage rates outright, but its decisions do play…
Getty Images/Greg Hinsdale You hear a lot these days about tapping home equity – borrowing against the worth of your…