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Hidden Homeownership Costs Hit $21,000 A Year In 2025
Key insights The average annual cost of owning and maintaining a single-family home in the U.S is more than $21,000 a year,…
One Queer Money Coach’s Approach To Leveraging Debt
For many, debt feels like a dead end. But for Charly Stoever, it’s been a bridge to freedom. Stoever is…
How a Speeding Ticket Affects Insurance in Michigan
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate The cost of a speeding ticket in Michigan goes beyond just the fine;…
Keeping Cars Longer May Be Raising Average Insurance Costs
Image by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, passenger vehicles on U.S. roads are…
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Septic Tanks?
Key takeaways Homeowners insurance policies typically cover septic tank damage but only if the damage is caused by a peril…
Why High Mortgage Rates Mean It’s Time to Save, Not Buy
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate If you’ve been watching mortgage rates hover near 7 percent this year, you’re…
How To Sell Your House Fast, And Is It A Good Idea?
Tetra Images/Getty Images Key takeaways Selling directly to a cash-homebuyer or iBuyer is probably the fastest and most convenient way…
Best 5% Cash Back Credit Cards
Alistair Berg/DigitalVision/Getty Images One of the highest rewards rates on the market, you can earn 5 percent cash back on…
What Is FICA Tax? What You Should Know About Payroll Taxes
FICA taxes, which are also called payroll taxes, are mandatory for most working Americans and cover both Social Security and…
Why Do Some Stores Have Credit Card Minimums?
Key takeaways When a merchant accepts credit card payments, it pays an interchange fee charged by the credit card company…
