Homes
When I finished graduate school, I had $72,000 in student loans weighing me down. But less than a year after…
Key takeaways Claiming Social Security at 62 cuts your monthly check by up to 30 percent, while waiting until 70…
Key takeaways Annuities provide steady income and can complement Social Security and pensions in retirement. Each annuity type has trade-offs,…
Drazen Zigic / Shutterstock While on duty, members of the military are protected by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA),…
shapecharge/Getty Images; Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate You’ve carefully planned for retirement and secured a steady stream of income with an…
Dan Coplan/Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways An FHA cash-out refinance lets you borrow against the equity in…
Key takeaways Car insurance is mandatory because it provides financial protection for both parties in a motor vehicle accident, thus…
ferrantraite/Getty Images If you’ve recently filed a home insurance claim and you’re unhappy with the suggested payout, you may have…
Andrii Zastrozhnov/Getty Images Key takeaways A credit reporting agency is a company that compiles information about your borrowing history into…
Key takeaways Buy now, pay later (BNPL) can provide a zero-interest alternative to personal loans. Like personal loans, BNPL won’t…