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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…
Why Now Is a Great Time to Prioritize Paying Down Card Debt
Economists say there’s at least a 1-in-3 chance of a recession (36 percent) in the next 12 months, according to…
Amex Business Platinum benefits guide
Key takeaways The American Express Business Platinum Card offers a variety of benefits such as travel perks, insurance, and business…
Petal 1 vs. Discover it Secured
Hispanolistic/Getty Images Key takeaways Both the Discover it® Secured Credit Card and the Petal® 1 "No Annual Fee" Visa® Credit…
How To Afford IVF| Bankrate
Key takeaways IVF costs can range from $12,000 to over $41,000 per cycle, depending on location and medication needs. Unexpected…
