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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…
The 10 largest home equity lenders
Franz Marc Frei/Getty Imgaes The pandemic-fueled real estate boom has led to a large appreciation in the worth of home…
How to properly destroy a metal credit card
WAYHOME studio/Shutterstock Key takeaways Metal credit cards, which are more durable compared to plastic cards, require different disposal methods. Some…
What is an irrevocable beneficiary?
Weekend Images Inc./Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways An irrevocable beneficiary has a guaranteed right to receive the…
What is a good credit personal loan?
Delmaine Donson/Getty Images Key takeaways Good credit loans typically have more competitive terms and interest rates than fair credit or…
Does an annuity make sense if you don’t have a high net worth?
Annuities have long been touted as a reliable way to generate income in retirement. But the upfront cost of an…
The world’s 10 richest people: The wealthiest have $100 billion or more
The world’s wealthiest people have several things in common, but one of the most prominent is that the 10 richest…
Real estate commissions in Texas: What to expect
Stewart Cohen/Getty Images For many years, selling a home with the assistance of a real estate agent, in Texas or…
