Mortgage
Key takeaways A good credit score benefits you in many ways, impacting everything from loan approvals to housing options to…
PhotoAlto/Ale Ventura/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate A savings account is often the best place to set aside funds for emergencies…
Greg Vote/Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways Additional living expenses can cover the excess costs of living elsewhere…
If you’re an existing or prospective Allstate auto insurance policyholder, you may have been asked to enroll in Allstate’s Drivewise…
Key takeaways Home insurance policies generally cover theft, including theft damage to the home and theft that occurs away from…
Key takeaways An interest-only home equity line of credit (HELOC) allows borrowers to pay back just the interest on their…
Key takeaways Whether you can get money back when canceling a life insurance policy depends on the type of policy…
Andrii Zastrozhnov/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Many tax preparation services offer tax refund loans that allow you to…
Key takeaways Applying for a credit card can trigger a hard credit inquiry that will temporarily decrease your credit score.…
Following the COVID-19 recession, the job market boomed. Workers experienced a historic amount of bargaining power. Phrases like the “Great…
If a loved one has named you as a beneficiary of their 401(k), knowing how to make the best use…
All qualifying Americans are entitled to Social Security, but in some cases you can actually lose your Social Security benefits.…