Personal Finance
Applying for a mortgage can feel like a daunting process, one that comes with lots of paperwork and a long…
Key takeaways Lenders deny loan applications due to reasons like poor credit, insufficient collateral, industry and more. Having a small…
Alliant Credit Union, Ally Bank, Amerant Bank, America First Credit Union, American Airlines Federal Credit Union, American Express National Bank,…
The appeal of the best dividend mutual funds should be clear: They offer a sizable dividend today, and they can…
The IRS mandates withdrawals from pre-tax retirement accounts once you reach a certain age. These are referred to as required…
Cash may no longer be king these days, thanks to the convenience of electronic payments, although you might occasionally want…
Franek Strzeszewski/Getty Images Key takeaways Capital One offers referral bonuses for cardholders who get their friends and family to apply…
Key takeaways Credit card shopping portals are offered through most of the major card issuers, and some airlines have dedicated…
Photography by Getty Images Key takeaways Balance transfer cards can be a helpful financial tool for paying off credit card…
MoMo Productions/Getty Images Key takeaways Certificates of deposit (CDs), savings and money market accounts all earn interest while keeping your…
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways A no-down-payment mortgage allows you to finance 100 percent of your…
Key takeaways Financial literacy is the ability to handle everyday money basics — budgeting, paying bills on time, building a…














