Personal Finance
Image by MementoJpeg/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Money market accounts combine features of checking and savings accounts —…
Image by GettyImages, Illustrated by Bankrate Key Takeaways APY (Annual Percentage Yield) shows how much interest your savings account or…
Key takeaways CD rates are beginning to fall as the Federal Reserve shifts toward rate cuts. Locking in competitive yields…
Key takeaways Joint checking accounts let two people manage shared expenses with equal access to funds — ideal for couples,…
Key takeaways The best consolidation loans allow you to save money on interest, pay off debt more quickly and replace…
Key takeaways Emergency loans for bad credit tend to have higher interest rates and fees than traditional loans. Payday alternative…
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…