Homes
Latest Homes News
Flat Tax: What It Is, How It Works And Why It Matters
When you think of tax rates, your mind may jump to the progressive income tax system the U.S. government uses,…
7 Tips For Keeping Your Business Finances Organized
Key takeaways Plan for success by building a business plan, putting together a budget and saving enough money to launch. …
Line of Credit vs. Credit Card: What’s the Difference?
Key takeaways Both a line of credit and a credit card are types of revolving credit where you can borrow…
Lying On A Credit Card Application
Key takeaways Lying on a credit card application is fraud and can have serious legal consequences. You shouldn’t need to…
HELOCs Retreat, Home Equity Loans Rise A Bit
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate After rising for the last few weeks, the average rate on a $30,000 home…
Bigger Isn’t Always Better For Today’s Homebuyers
Key takeaways The typical mortgage payment doubled between 2020 and 2024, while today’s new homes are smaller than they have…
Is Linking Bank Accounts Safe?
Key takeaways Linking bank accounts makes it easier to transfer funds, automate savings, split direct deposits and potentially avoid certain…
What Is A Jumbo Loan?
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways In most parts of the U.S., a jumbo loan is a…
Overdraft Fees Vs. NSF Fees: How They Differ
An overdraft fee may be charged when a bank temporarily covers transactions that would otherwise overdraw your account. An NSF…
What Is Lender-Paid Mortgage Insurance (LPMI)?
Halfpoint Images/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways With lender-paid mortgage insurance (LPMI), the lender covers the cost…
