Personal Finance
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate After years of credit challenges, I recently signed an apartment lease — with…
Key takeaways The Discover it® Student Cash Back is a wise first card for students who want experience earning cash…
Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate Key takeaways If you’re buying a home, an appraisal waiver can help you avoid the…
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Key takeaways Do your research to decide which financial professional — a therapist, advisor or credit counselor — can best…
By most objective measures, the U.S. housing market is in a rut. After peaking at 6.1 million existing-home sales in…
Siri Stafford/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Closing costs can vary significantly by state, ranging from less…
xavierarnau/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways An installment loan is a lump sum of money you borrow…
Marco Bottigelli/Getty Images It can be tough to find a travel credit card if your credit score has seen better…
Key takeaways Low-interest unsecured personal loans are typically offered to borrowers with excellent credit. These loans can be an alternative…
Key takeaways APR reflects the total annual cost of a personal loan, including both fees and interest. Many lenders state…
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways Unsecured loans are debt products that do not require collateral but may…