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Charitable Gift Annuities: What Donors Need To Know
Images by Getty Images/Illustration by Bankrate For many people, charitable giving often involves writing a check or donating online. But…
How Are Annuities Taxed? 3 Things You Need To Know
MoMo Productions/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Annuities allow you to grow your money on a tax-deferred basis. Some…
Buyer’s Remorse For Homebuyers, And How To Avoid It
Key takeaways Buyer’s remorse is a feeling of regret or anxiety after making a purchase. For homebuyers, it means they…
4 Top Features of Trustworthy Banks
Various characteristics in a bank can help customers feel safe and confident about keeping their money there. Four such pillars…
What Is A Simple IRA And Who Can Have One?
Key takeaways A SIMPLE IRA is a retirement plan designed for small businesses, generally those with fewer than 100 employees.…
Understanding FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0 System for Flood Insurance
Private insurance companies typically review and update risk ratings for home and auto policyholders at least annually. When the Federal…
How Personal Loans Help With Back-To-School Budgets
Key takeaways Personal loans give you a predictable payment and can be funded quickly. They can help your credit score…
What Is A 5/1 Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)?
Key takeaways A 5/1 ARM loan provides an initial fixed-rate period of five years, after which the interest rate adjusts…
Types of Mortgage Refinance Options
Key takeaways There are several types of mortgage refinance options, including rate-and-term and cash-out refinancing. The most common, rate-and-term, involves…
Cashing Old Checks: How Long Is A Check Good For?
Key takeaways Checks are typically only valid for six months after being signed. Banks may still accept a stale check,…
