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What Is An Acceleration Clause?
Yellow Dog Productions/Getty Images Key takeaways Acceleration clauses, a common feature in mortgage contracts, require that you pay off your…
What is it and who needs it?
Underinsured motorist coverage, or UIM, may be one of the least understood types of car insurance, but it’s increasingly important…
What Is A Convertible ARM?
Thomas Barwick/Getty Images Key takeaways A convertible ARM includes a clause that lets borrowers switch from an adjustable interest rate…
How Much Cash To Keep In Your Checking vs. Savings Account
Key Takeaways Striking the right balance between your checking and savings accounts can help your money grow. Checking accounts are…
Is Personal Loan Shopping Worth It? Our Expert Weighs In
Key takeaways Institutional banks offer some of the lowest starting rates with no fees on short-term loans for borrowers with…
3 Crucial Lessons From A First-Time Homeowner
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate My husband and I have owned our first home for a full year.…
The Hazards Of Tapping Into Your Home Equity
Key takeaways Despite their advantages, home equity loans come with risks: You could lose your home if you miss payments,…
Tariffs could cost the average American household $3,800 per year. Here’s how to save for it
Tariffs could cost the average American household $3,800 in 2025, according to The Budget Lab at Yale University. This estimate…
Are business savings accounts taxed?
Key takeaways When your business earns interest in a business savings account, you’ll need to report those earnings on your…
Amazon Prime Store Card vs. Amazon Prime Visa
Key takeaways With Amazon’s Prime Day coming soon, now is a great time to sign up for an Amazon credit…
