Key takeaways Standard FDIC and NCUA insurance covers up to $250,000 of deposits and interest earned on those deposits. Online-only banks also provide FDIC insurance, but fintech companies aren’t part of the FDIC network. Before you open an account at a bank or credit union, it’s wise to verify that…
The holidays are quickly approaching, and your shopping may already be in full swing as you search for the perfect presents and festive decorations to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa. Shoppers expect to spend an average of $902 per person on gifts and other holiday expenses during the 2024 holiday…
Key takeaways A life insurance rider is a policy endorsement or add-on that exists to help individuals tailor their life insurance policy to their unique needs. Policyholders are able to add as many life insurance riders as they need to their policy as long as they are willing to pay…
Key takeaways The Federal Reserve doesn’t directly set auto loan rates — but it does affect the cost for lenders to borrow money. The Federal Funds rate was recently cut for the third time in four years and now sits at 4.25-4.5 percent. High interest rates have offset any concrete…
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Credit Sesame discusses expectations for interest rate cuts in 2025 and the effect on the stock market. The Federal Reserve delivered one of the most unpopular rate cuts in recent history at the December 18 meeting, the last in 2024. The Federal Open Market Committee…
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Key takeaways Unsecured small business loans don’t require collateral New businesses or those with bad credit may have issues getting approved for an unsecured small business loan Secured small business loans may be easier to get as they are less risky for lenders Many business loans require assets like real…
Key takeaways The Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card is one of the best balance transfer credit cards today thanks to its 0 percent intro APR offer for 21 months on transfers completed within four months of account opening, with a 17.49 percent to 28.24 percent variable APR after. This…
Thomas Barwick/Getty Images Key takeaways The Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card and American Express® Gold Card each offer different perks, with the Delta card focusing on airline benefits and the Amex card having a broader range of travel and dining bonuses. While the Amex Gold has a higher annual…
The Discover it® Balance Transfer is no longer taking new applicants as of May 2024, although existing cardholders can still use the card. Those interested in the Discover it® Balance Transfer can check out the Discover it® Chrome instead. Key takeaways The Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card offers a…
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Chase Ultimate Rewards points transfer to 14 popular airline and hotel partners, all at a 1:1 ratio. Transferred points can be worth an average of 0.7 cents each to 2.6 cents each, depending on the Chase transfer partner you choose. Some…
Key takeaways Buying a car in winter can save you money for several reasons, including dealerships’ eagerness to sell, end-of-year sales and less crowded dealerships. Some drivers might prefer to wait until after the holiday shopping rush, which has upsides if you intend to buy a used vehicle. Most holiday…
Key takeaways The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is one of the best premium travel cards on the market, offering a host of valuable benefits and perks. This card earns up to 10X points on purchases, which can be redeemed for flights, hotel stays or transferred to Chase travel…
Key takeaways Unsecured credit cards do not require any collateral for approval and come with a credit limit based on your creditworthiness. Unsecured credit cards typically come with better rewards and perks than secured credit cards. Most of the top credit cards on the market are unsecured…
PhotoStock-Israel/Getty Images Hilton is one of the largest hospitality companies in the world. With over 24 different brands of hotels and more than 8,000 properties around the globe, travelers can choose from top-of-the-line luxury resorts or roadside motels under the Hilton umbrella. Many choose Hilton because of the excellent Hilton…
Key takeaways A biweekly budget means allocating funds from your first and second paydays to cover expenses in the first and second halves of each month. Creating this kind of budget takes time initially, but it’s an efficient way of staying on top of your expenses. If you get paid…
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