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How improving my credit changed my life for the better
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate After years of credit challenges, I recently signed an apartment lease — with…
What Is An Appraisal Waiver In Real Estate?
Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate Key takeaways If you’re buying a home, an appraisal waiver can help you avoid the…
Can A Hotel Charge My Credit Card For Damages I Didn’t Cause?
This page was originally published in early 2022 and still contains relevant reader quotes from that time. The rest of…
Financial Therapist vs. Financial Advisor. vs. Credit Counselor: Which Is Best For You?
Key takeaways Do your research to decide which financial professional — a therapist, advisor or credit counselor — can best…
Your Ultimate Guide To 0% Intro APR
Key takeaways Zero percent APR cards generally offer promotional periods, typically between 12 and 21 months, during which no interest…
Student Loan Borrowers Who Missed a Payment May Now Be Subprime
Since you likely didn’t have a federal student loan payment due for about five years, it’s understandable that your on-ramp…
Can The Fed Save The Housing Market?
By most objective measures, the U.S. housing market is in a rut. After peaking at 6.1 million existing-home sales in…
Average Closing Costs By State In 2025
Siri Stafford/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Closing costs can vary significantly by state, ranging from less…
Best high-yield savings rates today – September 11, 2025
Alliant Credit Union, Ally Bank, Amerant Bank, America First Credit Union, American Airlines Federal Credit Union, American Express National Bank,…
Top college towns by value
Key takeaways College costs have been climbing fast over the last two decades, putting more pressure on families to weigh…
