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Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Fire Damage?
Key takeaways Home insurance policies generally cover losses from a fire, unless it’s due to arson or is caused by…
Home Equity Loan Vs. Home Improvement Loan
Key takeaways Home equity loans are second mortgages: Borrowers convert their homeownership stake into ready cash, with the home as…
How To Get The Best Money Market Account Rate
Key takeaways Top money market rates reach 4.40% APY — significantly higher than the national average for MMAs. Online banks…
How To Open A Certificate of Deposit (CD)
Key takeaways Opening a CD requires providing your personal information, government-issued ID, and funding the account with an initial deposit.…
Pros And Cons Of Community Banks
Key takeaways Community banks are locally-owned institutions with less than $10 billion in assets that focus on serving specific neighborhoods…
Routing Number: What It Is And How To Find Yours
Key takeaways A routing number is a nine-digit code that identifies your bank for electronic transactions like direct deposits, wire…
New $1,700 Tax Credit Coming Soon For Donations For Private Schools
Klaus Vedfelt/GettyImages Taxpayers can soon take advantage of a new federal tax credit of up to $1,700 for donations to…
What Is A Good Interest Rate On A Savings Account?
You have money questions. Bankrate has answers. Our experts have been helping you master your money for over four decades.…
Rates or Prices? Which Need to Drop to Make Housing Affordable?
Key takeaways A substantial drop in mortgage rates would create a bigger impact than a drop in home prices for…
Home Equity Loan Rates Fall To Lowest Rates of 2025
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Both HELOCs and home equity loans took a step down in the latest week.…
