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Best high-yield savings rates today – September 12, 2025
Alliant Credit Union, Ally Bank, Amerant Bank, America First Credit Union, American Airlines Federal Credit Union, American Express National Bank,…
Annuities Vs. Bonds: Which Is Better For You?
Key takeaways Bonds and annuities aren’t an either-or choice. You may find value from both in your portfolio. Bonds offer…
How improving my credit changed my life for the better
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate After years of credit challenges, I recently signed an apartment lease — with…
What Is An Appraisal Waiver In Real Estate?
Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate Key takeaways If you’re buying a home, an appraisal waiver can help you avoid the…
Can A Hotel Charge My Credit Card For Damages I Didn’t Cause?
This page was originally published in early 2022 and still contains relevant reader quotes from that time. The rest of…
Business Vs. Personal Checking: How They Compare
10'000 Hours/Getty Images Key takeaways Opening a business checking account for your business finances is the best way to keep…
Citi Double Cash vs. Chase Freedom Flex
Key takeaways Thanks to its generous cash back rates, the Chase Freedom Flex® can potentially earn you more than the…
Student Loan Borrowers Who Missed a Payment May Now Be Subprime
Since you likely didn’t have a federal student loan payment due for about five years, it’s understandable that your on-ramp…
Can The Fed Save The Housing Market?
By most objective measures, the U.S. housing market is in a rut. After peaking at 6.1 million existing-home sales in…
Average Closing Costs By State In 2025
Siri Stafford/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Closing costs can vary significantly by state, ranging from less…
