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What is contents insurance in homeowners coverage?
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Contents insurance, also called personal property insurance, provides coverage for your…
Prices still at record levels as existing-home sales inch up
The Good Brigade/Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Existing-home sales in July 2024 rose 1.3 percent from the…
How to dispute a credit card charge
The only thing worse than facing a large credit card bill is facing a large bill for a purchase you…
How to save money while job hunting
Navigating the job market can be a daunting task, especially when concerns about job security loom large. In fact, Bankrate’s…
5 ways to avoid impulse buying
Key takeaways Impulse buying means purchasing items you did not plan to buy. Impulse buying can result in more spending…
Borrower defense to repayment: How to get your student loans forgiven
Key takeaways The borrower defense to repayment program allows students to apply for federal student loan discharge if their school…
Best debt relief options for credit card debt
Struggling with credit card debt can feel overwhelming. High interest rates and compounding balances make it difficult to pay down…
6 types of car insurance fraud
Key takeaways Car insurance fraud costs billions annually and surged during the pandemic, with common schemes including staged accidents and…
No rush to refinance your mortgage just yet, experts say
Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images What to know With mortgage rates dropping in recent weeks, more homeowners have jumped to refinance to…
What does 0% APR mean?
Key takeaways Zero percent APR cards generally offer promotional periods between 12 and 21 months, during which no interest is…
