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Breaking Into Real Estate As A First-Generation Homebuyer

Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate In late 2024, Diana Muro paid $350,000 for a townhouse in Charlotte, North…

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Trump’s First 40 Days And Your Money

President Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, and has spent his first several weeks issuing a flurry of directives…

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Can’t Pay Your Tax Bill? 4 Ways To Avoid Major Penalties

The deadline for filing your 2024 tax return is April 15, 2025. But what if you owe the IRS money…

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Texas First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Programs

Stephanie A Sellers/Getty Images The Texas economy continues to grow, and an influx of residents has pushed home prices up.…

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HELOCs Hit Two-Year Low, At 8.12%

Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate A standout week for the average $30,000 home equity line of credit (HELOC): It…

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Why I Love The Chase Freedom Unlimited

Key takeaways The Chase Freedom Unlimited® has a straightforward rewards structure, numerous redemption options and a strong welcome bonus for…

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Can You Pay Taxes With A Credit Card?

Key takeaways You can pay your taxes with your credit card, but it’s not always a good idea. You’ll pay…

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What Are Green Auto Loans?

Key takeaways Green auto loans help people purchase eco-friendly cars. EVs tend to be more expensive than gas-powered cars, but green…

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How minimum credit card payments keep cardholders in the red

Key takeaways The number of people making minimum payments on their credit cards reached a record high in Q4 2024.…

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Choosing a Life Insurance Beneficiary

Manon Allard/Getty Images A life insurance beneficiary can be a person, entity or organization you choose to receive the death…

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