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Fixed-rate HELOCs are the talk of the town lately among home equity lenders and industry insiders. Home equity isn’t the…
Key takeaways To qualify for a home equity loan or line of credit, you’ll typically need to maintain at least…
Key takeaways Most checks clear within 2 business days, though some banks may hold funds for up to 7 days…
Key takeaways A bump-up CD allows you to increase your interest rate one or more times during the CD’s term…
Key takeaways Monthly maintenance fees for non-interest checking accounts average $5.47, costing you over $65 annually, according to Bankrate’s 2025…
Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways Refinancing your mortgage typically costs between 2 percent and 6…
Most of us have lent money to a friend or family member or paid a group bill with the expectation…
As millions of Americans head home for the holidays, Bankrate’s latest survey finds that there’s one dinner topic that will…
What’s worse: a weak job market or stubborn inflation? Most people would say they don’t want either. Rising prices make…
Key takeaways Three percent down mortgages are exactly what they sound like — they require only a 3 percent down…