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Your student loan forgiveness questions, answered
In the news Legal battles are ongoing over the Education Department and Biden-Harris Administration’s latest plan to forgive student loans…
The state of student loan forgiveness: What borrowers need to know
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate In the news Legal battles are ongoing over the Education Department and Biden-Harris…
What are pet insurance waiting periods?
Key takeaways Most pet insurance companies require a waiting period before coverage becomes active. Pet insurance waiting periods for accident…
What does pet insurance cover?
Key takeaways Pet insurance policies typically cover accidents, illnesses and sometimes preventive care, but the specifics differ across providers and…
How does ‘buy now, pay later’ affect your credit score?
Key takeaways Buy now, pay later (BNPL) options allow consumers to split purchases into manageable installments, often without interest. Some…
Guide to downsizing your home
MoMo Productions/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Downsizing involves moving out of your current home to a smaller, ideally…
The 10 largest home equity lenders
Franz Marc Frei/Getty Imgaes The pandemic-fueled real estate boom has led to a large appreciation in the worth of home…
How to properly destroy a metal credit card
WAYHOME studio/Shutterstock Key takeaways Metal credit cards, which are more durable compared to plastic cards, require different disposal methods. Some…
What is an irrevocable beneficiary?
Weekend Images Inc./Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways An irrevocable beneficiary has a guaranteed right to receive the…
What is a dead cat bounce in investing?
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate There are many ways that investors try to predict future stock price movements.…
