Credit Sesame’s personal finance news roundup April 26, 2025. Stories, news, politics, and events impacting personal finance during the past week. Corporate profits surge since…
Key takeaways As long as you don’t use your available credit to run up high balances, a lot of available credit won’t hurt your credit score. Available credit can even improve your credit utilization, which…
It’s an uneventful weekday, and you’re running a few errands during your lunch break. You decide at the last minute to run inside the bank to finally deposit that paper check you’ve had in your pocket for the past month, as well as review your checking account balance and perhaps…
Key takeaways Secured loans require collateral, like a car or home, while unsecured loans do not. Lenders may offer lower interest rates and larger borrowing limits on secured loans. Common examples of secured loans are auto loans, mortgages and business financing. A lender can repossess the collateral if you fail…
Key takeaways Buying a home in another state involves a significant time investment that can be as long as several months. Researching affordability, neighborhoods, tax rates and local real estate laws is an important part of the process. Finding a trustworthy local real estate agent, particularly one who specializes in…
Credit cards can be a convenient way to pay taxes while potentially earning some rewards along the way. Paying taxes with a credit card could also give you some breathing room if you don’t have the funds to pay your taxes by the due date. Still, there’s one major hurdle…
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Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways Many Americans are intimidated by the stock market, Bankrate surveys have found. Learning about stocks and how they fit into your overall financial plan can help…
