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Key takeaways When a CD matures, you have 5-14 days (grace period) to decide your next move without penalties. Banks…
Key takeaways Small changes like meal prepping and canceling unused subscriptions can save $100 to $300 monthly. Automating savings into…
Key takeaways Start by identifying your primary banking needs: checking, savings, CDs or specialized services. Online banks typically offer higher…
Key takeaways Fixed expenses (rent, insurance) remain constant monthly, while variable expenses (groceries, utilities) fluctuate. The 50/30/20 rule allocates 50%…
Thinking about picking up some kind of extra work to make some extra cash? You’re not alone. Bankrate’s most recent…
Key takeaways Full coverage car insurance coverage typically refers to a policy that includes state-mandated coverage types, plus comprehensive and…
Key takeaways The Citi Double Cash® Card and Chase Freedom Unlimited® both offer cash back without an annual fee. Chase…
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Very mixed movements on the home equity financing scene in the latest week. The…
The safe withdrawal rate (SWR) method is a spending strategy that allows retirees to draw down their portfolios during retirement…
Like a bar that wants to close at 2 a.m., the Education Department is urging student loan borrowers to switch…
Key takeaways The IBR forgiveness pause leaves some borrowers at risk of a tax bill if it extends into 2026.…
This page was originally published in early 2023 and reflects the author’s financial decisions during that time. The card details…