Personal Finance
When it comes to taxes, dependents can affect your return in ways many families don’t expect. Whether you’re claiming a…
Deciding how to file your taxes as a married couple can have a meaningful impact on your return. Depending on…
Feverpitched/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Lenders often sell mortgages to other companies or investors to free…
The standard deduction for a widow over 65 can be higher than that of the average taxpayer. This has the…
When I offered my annual credit card predictions around this time last year, I speculated that regulatory issues would dominate…
Thomas Barwick/Getty Images What’s considered a “high” credit limit varies depending on a person’s credit history and income, but in…
Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate You’ve lost your job. Who are you going to call? It might have to be your…
Spousal benefits are Social Security payments based on a spouse’s lifetime earnings record, and a spouse may receive up to…
After two years of cheaper deals and better prices, holiday shoppers may have to reach deeper into their wallets again…
Image by PM Images/Getty Images; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Mortgage rates jumped higher this week, with the 30-year fixed rate…
Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate Home equity rates were unchanged in the latest week, holding at their lowest point in…
At a time of sticky inflation and a softening job market, extra money in the bank can serve as a…