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If we have long been guilty of over-borrowing student loans for college, perhaps part of the solution is using a…
For the first time in nine months, the Federal Reserve looks ready to cut interest rates. It might not be…
Image by MoMo Productions/GettyImages Since a weak jobs report in early September, mortgage rates have fallen sharply. For prospective homebuyers…
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways There are no specific income requirements to qualify for a mortgage…
Key takeaways Social Security is a federal program that provides income to retirees, survivors of deceased workers and disabled people.…
Key takeaways International students can get credit cards, but you’ll likely need an ITIN or someone who’ll let you become…
FG Trade/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Federal law requires mortgage lenders to automatically cancel private mortgage insurance (PMI)…
Key takeaways Your starting credit score depends on your initial credit activity; there is no standard starting point. You need…
Life throws curveballs. And often those curveballs mean you’re spending your hard-earned savings or you’re borrowing money instead. It can…
We’re heading into the final months of the year, which makes this the ideal time to lower your 2025 tax…












