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3 Crucial Lessons From A First-Time Homeowner
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate My husband and I have owned our first home for a full year.…
What Is An Acceleration Clause?
Yellow Dog Productions/Getty Images Key takeaways Acceleration clauses, a common feature in mortgage contracts, require that you pay off your…
Are business savings accounts taxed?
Key takeaways When your business earns interest in a business savings account, you’ll need to report those earnings on your…
Rate Hike Hotspots: 5 States Where Fighting a Speeding Ticket Matters Most
Key takeaways In North Carolina, full coverage car insurance rates increase an average of 49 percent after a single speeding…
Tariffs could cost the average American household $3,800 per year. Here’s how to save for it
Tariffs could cost the average American household $3,800 in 2025, according to The Budget Lab at Yale University. This estimate…
What you need to know
Key takeaways Surplus lines insurance can provide coverage for homes that are uninsurable in the standard market. E&S insurance must…
HELOCs Rise Above 8%, Reversing Recent Slide
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Both home equity loans and lines of credit notched gains for the week. The…
Hyundai and Kia thefts show how Tesla vandalism could affect rates
Teslas are the hottest new target for vehicle vandalism. But as the smoke clears from dealership lots, many Tesla owners are…
What Is A 40-Year Mortgage? A Complete Guide
Glasshouse Images/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways A 40-year mortgage extends the loan term an additional decade…
5 Ways To Lower Your Car Payment
Key takeaways Renegotiating your loan terms, refinancing or making extra payments can help lower your car payment. You can also…
