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Car loans for bad credit: What they are and traps to avoid
Key takeaways When shopping for a bad credit auto loan, prepare for potentially higher interest rates. Securing financing with the…
How to lease a car with no credit history
Having bad credit or no credit at all can present a major obstacle to leasing a vehicle. But there are…
How to calculate interest on a car loan
Westend61/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Before signing off on an auto loan, crunch the numbers to ensure you…
Do balance transfers hurt your credit score?
Key takeaways Applying for a new balance transfer credit card usually requires a hard credit inquiry, which may lower your…
Amex Blue Cash Preferred benefits guide
Ariel Skelley/Getty Images Key takeaways The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express offers cash-back rewards on common, everyday categories…
How to prepare for a home insurance inspection
Warchi/Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Your homeowners insurance company can request a home inspection for many reasons. Most commonly,…
IRA loans: Can you borrow from your IRA?
Lucy Lambriex/Getty Images Sometimes unexpected events can leave you short on money and scrambling to find some extra cash. Retirement…
Education’s hidden toll: Adult learners squeezed by everyday costs, tuition and child care
Morgan Kelly didn’t start college until she was 21, at the age when many of her peers were close to…
Best 401(k) plans of 2024
A 401(k) retirement plan is a key benefit for any private-sector worker, and employees have come to expect a robust…
PIP insurance in Michigan
Key takeaways Personal injury protection (PIP) insurance is mandatory in Michigan. PIP can pay for medical bills, lost wages and…
