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What are the pros and cons of home equity loans?

FG Trade/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Benefits of a home equity loan include consistent monthly payments, lower interest…

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How a car loan settlement affects your credit

Key takeaways If you cannot repay your auto loan, your lender may be willing to accept a settlement for less…

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Home improvement grants for seniors: 2024 options

Key takeaways Different types of grants are available at the federal, state, and local levels, such as the Weatherization Assistance…

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Limited home insurance options in California as major carriers pull back

California is home to nearly 40 million people, 55 percent of whom are estimated to own homes. If you are…

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Who pays closing costs in Texas?

Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Whether you are selling your Texas home or buying a new one, signing…

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Housing market predictions: The forecast for the next 5 years

It’s been a wild real estate ride over the last few years. After a red-hot market characterized by very low…

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How to sell an inherited house: What you need to know

If you’ve inherited a house, you might want to move right in, or take the opportunity to become a landlord…

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Guide to pooling credit card rewards with family

Key takeaways When you pool together credit card rewards, you’re taking rewards from one or more cards and moving them…

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How to choose a gas credit card

Key takeaways It’s possible to earn rewards at the gas station through rotating category cards, flat-rate cash back cards and…

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When to finance a cross-country move with a personal loan

Key takeaways A cross-country move can be expensive and taking out a personal loan can be a helpful way to…

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