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How to get the best auto loan rates: Your 7-step guide
Key takeaways Borrowers with favorable credit scores — 670 or higher — generally qualify for auto loans with the most…
How to save on auto loans despite a high federal funds rate
Key takeaways The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) sets the benchmark rate, which impacts the rates auto lenders set. When…
Survey: 1 in 4 Homeowners Feel Financially Unprepared for Costs of Extreme Weather Events
As extreme weather events intensify nationwide, a significant number of homeowners are left financially vulnerable and ill-prepared for the substantial…
How to choose a car you’ll love
Key takeaways With a variety of makes, models, sizes, styles and price points on the market, there is no one…
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,…
