Personal Finance
Annuities are often marketed as a safe and reliable source of income, especially in retirement. They come with the promise…
Kevin Carter / Contributor/ Getty Images Income-driven repayment plans are meant to help you stay active in federal student loan…
MediaNewsGroup/LongBeach Press-Telegram/GettyImages Taxpayers who donate to the causes that are close to their hearts may soon have a new reason…
In the halls of Congress, an attempt to simplify can often lead to unintended consequences. That’s one concern with the…
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Imagine your credit score suddenly dropping by 63 points. For more than four million…
PC Photography/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Mortgage insurance is a fee you pay to your lender…
Key takeaways A cash-out refinance replaces your existing mortgage with a new one; a home equity loan is a second…
Key takeaways You don’t need to put 20 percent down to get a mortgage, and some mortgages don’t even require…
Key takeaways If you have a Chase credit card that earns rewards, you can redeem for airfare, hotel stays, car…
Thomas Barwick/Getty Images Key takeaways The Citi Strata Premier℠ Card offers rewards on travel and everyday purchases for a $95…
Key takeaways Mobile homes, also known as manufactured homes, can be a cost-effective alternative to buying a traditional home. Due…
LaylaBird/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Homeowners insurance policies can be canceled or nonrenewed for lapses in…