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Home Equity Rates Remain Near 2025 Lows
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Home equity rates nudged modestly higher in the latest week, sticking close to their…
When should I drop full coverage from my car insurance?
Key takeaways Drivers who drop full coverage on a 10-year-old vehicle could save up to $900 per year on premiums.…
Home Equity Borrowing Forecast: What’s Next
The Federal Reserve just did something it hadn’t yet done in 2025: It lowered its benchmark overnight lending rate. While…
Survey: 1 in 6 Aspiring Homeowners Have Given Up
Home prices remain near record highs. Mortgage rates have retreated but remain well above their pandemic lows. Add it up,…
What Does A Mortgage Application Include?
Suzanne Tucker/Shutterstock Key takeaways A mortgage application collects information about your finances and the property you want to buy so…
Chase Freedom Flex Q4 2025 categories focus more on travel, less on holiday shopping |
The Chase Freedom Flex® traditionally leans heavily into holiday shopping with its fourth quarter bonus categories. This year, however, travel…
Ordinary Annuity vs. Annuity Due: The Difference That Affects Its Value
Key takeaways The key difference between an ordinary annuity and an annuity due is when payments are made, which can…
Biggest Changes To Retirement Accounts Due To New 401(k) And IRA Rules
Key takeaways The SECURE Act 2.0 became law in the last days of 2022, and its rules provide assistance for…
What To Do With A Savings Bond
Key takeaways You can typically cash in your savings bond at your bank, in person. Regardless of how much money…
Should You Apply For A Mortgage Online?
Ivan Pantic/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Online-only mortgage applications can be convenient, but they might not…
