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Survey Finds Affordability Is Key to Picking a Retirement Destination
Key takeaways Affordability is by far the most important factor for Americans deciding where to retire in the U.S., regardless…
Changing The Due Date On Your Credit Card Bills
Key takeaways In most cases, you can change the due date on your credit card bill by calling your issuer…
Investing As A Couple: How To Invest With Different Risk Tolerances
Image by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate Figuring out the best way to invest can be a challenge as an…
Insurance for a Salvage Car
WIN-Initiative/Getty Images Key takeaways You cannot purchase car insurance for a car that has a salvage title; the car must…
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Fire Damage?
Key takeaways Home insurance policies generally cover losses from a fire, unless it’s due to arson or is caused by…
Home Equity Loan Vs. Home Improvement Loan
Key takeaways Home equity loans are second mortgages: Borrowers convert their homeownership stake into ready cash, with the home as…
How To Get The Best Money Market Account Rate
Key takeaways Top money market rates reach 4.40% APY — significantly higher than the national average for MMAs. Online banks…
How To Open A Certificate of Deposit (CD)
Key takeaways Opening a CD requires providing your personal information, government-issued ID, and funding the account with an initial deposit.…
Pros And Cons Of Community Banks
Key takeaways Community banks are locally-owned institutions with less than $10 billion in assets that focus on serving specific neighborhoods…
Routing Number: What It Is And How To Find Yours
Key takeaways A routing number is a nine-digit code that identifies your bank for electronic transactions like direct deposits, wire…
