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Which CD term is best in a lower rate environment?
Key takeaways In a lower rate environment, CD returns may continue to decline. If you need your money quickly, shorter-term…
How to see if you’re prequalified for a credit card
Cavan Images/Getty Images Key takeaways Prequalified card offers can help you scope out how likely you are to qualify for…
What are seller concessions in real estate?
Key takeaways Seller concessions are a portion of buyer’s costs that the seller agrees to pay for, making it more…
Big storms can prompt price gouging on weatherproofing materials — but shopping early may help you save
In an election year defined by conversations about inflation, one expense category is making an ever-larger dent in Americans’ bank…
The 2024 election and your retirement: How to stay financially prepared regardless of who wins
The 2024 elections are right around the corner, and it’s been one of the most contentious campaign seasons in recent…
Your student loan forgiveness questions, answered
In the news Legal battles are ongoing over the Education Department and Biden-Harris Administration’s latest plan to forgive student loans…
The state of student loan forgiveness: What borrowers need to know
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate In the news Legal battles are ongoing over the Education Department and Biden-Harris…
What are pet insurance waiting periods?
Key takeaways Most pet insurance companies require a waiting period before coverage becomes active. Pet insurance waiting periods for accident…
What does pet insurance cover?
Key takeaways Pet insurance policies typically cover accidents, illnesses and sometimes preventive care, but the specifics differ across providers and…
Guide to downsizing your home
MoMo Productions/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Downsizing involves moving out of your current home to a smaller, ideally…
