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Multi-car insurance policies: What are they and how do they work?
Key takeaways A multi-car policy is not a separate auto policy but one with a multi-car discount. Depending on the…
How to get student loan help: Organizations to look into
Dragon Images/Shutterstock Key takeaways Many national organizations exist that can help you manage student loan debt. You can take other…
Average funeral cost
Key takeaways According to the National Funeral Directors Association, the average cost of a funeral ranges from $6,280 to $8,300…
Closing costs in California: Who pays for what?
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate No matter what state you’re in, real estate transactions are financially complex. Homebuyers…
How to get preapproved for a Capital One credit card
MoMo Productions/Getty Images Key takeaways Getting preapproved for a Capital One credit card can help you estimate your odds of…
Refinancing your ARM into a fixed-rate mortgage
Key takeaways If you're nearing the end of your ARM loan's initial fixed-rate period and your rate will rise significantly,…
How to get equity out of your home — and how to choose the best way
Key takeaways Home equity is the appraised value of your property minus the amount of your outstanding mortgage balance —…
Reasons not to tap your home equity
Key takeaways Tapping into home equity carries several risks, including putting the property at risk, the potential to fall into…
Can you deposit cash at an ATM?
Key takeaways Not all ATMs accept cash deposits, so it's important to check before attempting to deposit cash. There may…
What to do with a car insurance claim check
Many car insurance providers do not allow you to freely spend your claim check any way you want — as…
