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What To Know About Short-Term Car Leases
Key takeaways A short-term car lease is typically for two years or less. You may be able to negotiate with…
Lease Buyout: Tips On Buying Your Leased Car
praetorianphoto/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Leasing a car before buying allows you to test the car before committing…
What Are Rewards Checking Accounts?
Key takeaways Rewards checking accounts offer cash back on debit card purchases and/or competitive interest rates on account balances. Many…
Credit Unions Offering Personal Loans
Key takeaways While credit unions function differently than banks, most offer traditional unsecured personal loans. The maximum interest rate offered…
North Carolina First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Programs
Be a first-time homebuyer Purchase a primary residence within city limits Earn no more than 80 percent of the local…
Credit Union Vs. Bank Mortgage: How to Choose
Key takeaways Credit unions may offer lower mortgage rates and fees, but often lack the in-person branches and digital services…
FHA Closing Costs: What They Are And How Much You’ll Pay
Jaskaran Kooner/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways FHA loan closing costs are typically 2 percent to 6 percent of…
Social Security Spousal Benefits: How Much Spouses Can Get
Social Security provides benefits not only to retired workers but also to spouses who have not contributed to the program.…
Apartment Vs. Condo Vs. Townhouse Vs. House
Finding a new place to set down roots isn’t solely about the price tag. Your real estate search is likely…
Penalties for Driving Without Insurance in Pennsylvania
Like drivers in many states, Pennsylvanians are required to carry a minimum amount of auto insurance. The state requirements provide…
