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The 800 credit score: What it means, why it helps and how to get one
Key takeaways A credit score of 800 or above is considered excellent and comes with the same benefits as a…
Closing costs in Florida: Who pays for what?
Whether you’re thinking about buying a house in Florida or selling the one you currently own, there will be one…
Private student loan requirements: Here’s how to qualify
Key takeaways Each private student loan lender will have slightly different requirements, but they will all look at similar factors…
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 —…
