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Target-Date Funds: What They Are, How They Work
Target-date funds are an increasingly popular way for Americans to invest for the future. In fact, more than $3.5 trillion…
HELOCs And Home Equity Loans Both Drop
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Both home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) are heading down.…
The Aging U.S. Housing Stock Isn’t Helping Affordability
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate Homes are acutely unaffordable, a reality that’s pushing stressed-out buyers to consider fixer-uppers.…
Bankrate debunks these 10 credit card myths
Key takeaways Plenty of myths exist about how credit cards work. Falling victim to credit card myths could have a…
What Are Junk Fees? How To Avoid Unexpected Charges In Your Finances
Key takeaways Junk fees are hidden charges added to the advertised price of goods and services. Junk fees can significantly…
How Credit Card Issuers Investigate Disputes
MoMo Productions/Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways If you see an unauthorized charge on your credit card, dispute…
What Are Bitcoin ATMs? How They Work And How To Use Them
Images By Tang Ming Tung/Getty Images Bitcoin ATMs offer a convenient way for people to buy — and in some…
Lessons On Property Taxes From A 20-Year Homeowner
When my husband and I bought our New Jersey home more than 20 years ago, we were thrilled to have…
What Does It Cost To Own A Home In 2025?
Your house isn’t just one of the biggest purchases you’ll likely make. It’s an ongoing expense — or source of…
New Research Shows How Persistent Credit Card Debt Is
Credit card users tend to fall into two main groups: those who carry a balance and those who don’t. And…
