Personal Finance
Key takeaways There are some cards that allow you to automatically earn rewards in your top spending categories without opting…
This page was originally published in late 2024 and reflects the author’s financial decisions during that time. The offers mentioned…
Flamingo Images/ Shutterstock Key takeaways Promotional CDs often have higher rates than standard CDs. Promotional CDs may come in irregular…
Key takeaways Paying off a car loan early may help save money on interest, though the true savings depend on…
Key takeaways A money order is similar to a check, except the money for it is taken out of your…
Key takeaways Preapproval will help you get the best rate available and give you leverage to negotiate at the dealership.…
Key takeaways According to a new Realtor.com report, more than a quarter of U.S. homes, worth $12.7 trillion, face extreme…
David Papazian/Getty Images Friday’s tepid jobs report means mortgage rates might finally be poised to fall. The U.S. economy created…
Key takeaways After you apply for a mortgage, lenders use a process called underwriting to determine whether to approve or…
Key takeaways If you’re looking for a credit card that can help you build credit, the Petal® 1 “No Annual…
PC Photography/Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways Your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio represents the percentage of income you have…
This page was originally published in early 2023 and still contains relevant interview quotes from that time. The rest of…