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What Happens To Mortgage Rates In A Recession?
Photo: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate Recession concerns are back, and for some, that comes with worry for higher mortgage rates.…
5 Things Every Couple Needs To Know Before Buying A Joint Annuity
When you’re planning for retirement as a couple, figuring out how to make your money last through both of your…
Savings And Loan Association Definition
Key takeaways Savings and loan associations — also known as savings banks, thrifts and thrift institutions — are financial institutions…
Why Filing a Claim Raises Your Insurance Rates
Key takeaways Insurance claims indicate a higher risk for future claim and can leader to higher insurance rates for both…
What To Do When Your Mortgage Application Gets Denied
Key takeaways Mortgage applications can be denied for multiple reasons, including credit issues and changes in employment. If your mortgage…
High-Yield Savings Rates Today: May 19, 2025
Key takeaways The inflation rate for April rose to 2.3 percent, according to last week’s CPI release. That’s slightly less…
Survey: More Than Half Of Americans Expect To Spend Less On Fun Purchases This Year
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate The recent tumultuous economy has led to an array of spending behaviors among…
Tariffs Shouldn’t Drive Your Next Car Purchase
On March 26, 2025, President Trump announced a new 25 percent tariff on imported cars and car parts, which took…
Single-Person Penalty: Why Many Singles Choose To Rent
Key takeaways Renting is more affordable than paying a mortgage in most regions across the U.S. The high cost of…
IDR Processing, Collections Resume And Other Student Loans News
Andrew Harnik / Staff / Getty Images Key takeaways The first of three monthly reports from the U.S. Department of…
