Image by Adobe Stock; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways The listing price of a property is literally the price at which a home is listed for sale — it’s the amount the seller ideally wants to get. Many factors go into determining listing price, including the home’s location, age, size…
Key takeaways Origination fees are a common cost when borrowing a personal loan, especially if you choose to go with an online lender. Expect to pay anywhere from 1 percent to 10 percent of the total loan amount, although the exact fee varies based on several factors. Origination fees are…
Key takeaways The Chase Freedom Flex® is a unique cash back credit card that doubles as a great travel rewards card for those who know how to best take advantage of it. With no annual fee and the ability to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points for travel purchases, the Chase…
KenWiedemann/Getty Images With homes in the U.S. selling for a median price of $435,300, according to the National Association of Realtors, few would question the notion that real estate purchases and sales are among the largest financial transactions most people ever make. Closing costs, the fees and taxes that are…
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Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways Business credit card rewards are not considered income, which means they are not taxable. Instead, credit card rewards are considered rebates on items you purchased with a credit card. If you’re earning any kind of bonus from…
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Dependent life insurance is a type of life insurance you may not have encountered, but which could be good to investigate. Life insurance is designed to provide financial resources in the event that the insured person — often the policyholder — dies while the policy is in force. Dependent life…
Maria Korneeva/ Moment/ Getty Images Store credit cards have some advantages over general-purpose credit cards. They’re often easier to qualify for, which is handy if you’re working to establish your credit. You can also earn extra rewards and benefits at the places you shop at the most. The downside is…
Warren Buffett is arguably the greatest investor of all-time and has created massive amounts of wealth for Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. Buffett announced in May that he would step down as CEO of the conglomerate at the end of 2025, leaving many investors wondering — who will be the next Warren…
Key takeaways HO-3 insurance is the most common type of home insurance policy. Standard HO-3 policies provide coverage for your home’s structure, contents, liability, medical payments and additional living expenses. Standard HO-3 policies exclude damage from flooding and earthquakes, but coverage may be available through endorsements or standalone policies. It’s…
Images by GettyImages; illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Wealth management is a comprehensive financial advisory service that helps people grow and preserve their wealth. It can include services such as investment management, financial planning, tax planning and estate planning. Finding the right wealth manager is key to meeting your…
Key takeaways The JetBlue TrueBlue program is ideal for anyone who prefers to fly with JetBlue, travels frequently to JetBlue’s service destinations or wants to pool points with other TrueBlue members. The best way to earn and redeem points in this program is by flying with JetBlue or making purchases with…
Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways Rewards credit cards can help you earn points, miles or cash back on your everyday purchases. There’s a wide variety of rewards cards out there, so you’ll want to choose a card that fits your spending habits. If you’re still building…
Hill Street Studios/Getty Images Key takeaways Lately, scammers have targeted Social Security recipients with fake job listings, emails and in-person meet-ups to steal money or data. Avoid clicking on links in emails or meeting with people who ask for money and claim to be government officials. If you think you’ve…
Five years ago, Taylor Gothard, 41, and his spouse found themselves staring at $100,000 in credit card debt spread out over 17 maxed-out credit cards. When it comes to debt like this, they’re not alone. Nearly 40 percent of cardholders have maxed out a credit card or come close in…
Wavebreakmedia/Getty Images Key takeaways VA loans are available to active-duty military personnel, veterans and surviving spouses who need to finance a home purchase. You must provide a VA-approved lender with a certificate of eligibility (CEO) to prove you qualify for a VA loan before you can get preapproved. The VA…
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