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10 reasons to tap your home for cash: Expenses you can use home equity for
Key takeaways A home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) leverages your ownership stake to help you finance large…
Reverse mortgage requirements
Key takeaways Reverse mortgages allow seniors to tap into their home equity to supplement income and pay expenses during retirement.…
How to calculate student loan interest
Key takeaways Interest on student loans can be simple or compound. Federal student loans have fixed interest rates, while private…
What is force-placed insurance?
SDI Productions/Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Forced-placed auto insurance, also known as creditor-placed or collateral insurance, is a type…
How to keep a ticket off your driving record
Auto insurance rates are less than the price of being at fault for a severe auto accident, but they aren’t…
Should you call your insurance company after a minor accident?
Getting into a car accident, no matter how serious it may be, can be a frightening experience. Even if you…
Driving without insurance in New Jersey
As is true in most states, New Jersey drivers are required by law to purchase a minimum amount of car…
15-year vs. 30-year mortgage: Which is right for you?
Key takeaways A 15-year mortgage means larger monthly payments, but a lower interest rate. A 30-year mortgage offers a more…
Who needs life insurance?
Key takeaways Life insurance can provide financial security for loved ones, covering expenses like daily living, education and debts. Parents,…
Survey: Younger homeowners are more willing to tap home equity for nonessential, big-ticket purchases
Key takeaways Among current homeowners, 55% see home improvements or repairs as a good reason to tap home equity. More…
