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7 Renovations That Can Impact Your Home Insurance
Homeowners might choose to renovate to create more living space, update their home’s design or even put in a pool.…
Using A Car As Collateral For A Personal Loan
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways A car can be used as collateral for a loan even…
5 Popular Annuity Riders And How They Work
An annuity is a financial contract between you and an insurance company in which you hand over a lump sum…
The Difference Between Subsidized And Unsubsidized Loans
Marcos Mesa Sam Wordley/Shutterstock Key takeaways The federal government offers both unsubsidized and subsidized loans through the Direct Loan program.…
California FAIR Plan Insurance: What It Is and How It Works
The California FAIR Plan is an insurance program of last resort for homeowners unable to obtain fire coverage in the…
How To Save Money On Dealer-Arranged Financing
Key takeaway A car is a large purchase and an auto loan stays with you for years, so make sure…
Are Personal Loans Taxable Income? (Nope!)
Key takeaways Since lenders require you to repay a personal loan, they are considered debt and not taxable income. If…
What Credit Score Do You Start With?
Key takeaways Your credit score doesn’t start at zero. When starting out, you’ll either have no credit or be considered…
Moving Truck Insurance: Does Car Insurance Cover a Moving Truck Rental?
Key takeaways Most regular auto insurance policies do not cover truck or trailer rentals, making rental truck insurance a crucial…
Types of Fast Business Loans
Aleksandr Zubkov/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Fast business loans offer rapid funding, often in one to three business…
