Key takeaways While the Trump administration has suggested sweeping changes to the federal student loan program, many loan forgiveness options still exist. Programs that lead to forgiveness typically require monthly payments for 10 to 25…

Bitcoin mining is the process of creating new bitcoins by solving extremely complicated math problems that verify transactions in the currency. When a bitcoin is successfully mined, the miner receives a predetermined amount of Bitcoin. Bitcoin is one of the most popular types of cryptocurrencies, which are digital mediums of…

Image by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate No matter which side of the bargaining table you’re sitting on, the Washington housing market has some good news for you. May data from Redfin shows that, for buyers, there are more than 20 percent more homes available to purchase now than there…

With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) set to expire at the end of 2025, tax policy is once again front and center. On May 22, 2025, the House passed a sweeping tax proposal, officially titled “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” by a 215–214 vote. The bill aims to…

Despite all the hype around cryptocurrency, the vast majority of Americans say they’re uncomfortable investing in it, according to Bankrate’s 2025 Long-Term Investment Survey. Nearly 4 in 5 Americans (78 percent) say they’re not comfortable putting their investment dollars in crypto. So, what might be making Americans uncomfortable with cryptocurrency?…