Personal Finance
The Show-Me State has a little something for everyone, whether it’s the barbecue scene of Kansas City, the historic charm…
Image by MoMo Productions/GettyImages Since a weak jobs report in early September, mortgage rates have fallen sharply. For prospective homebuyers…
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways There are no specific income requirements to qualify for a mortgage…
Key takeaways Social Security is a federal program that provides income to retirees, survivors of deceased workers and disabled people.…
Key takeaways International students can get credit cards, but you’ll likely need an ITIN or someone who’ll let you become…
FG Trade/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Federal law requires mortgage lenders to automatically cancel private mortgage insurance (PMI)…
Key takeaways Your starting credit score depends on your initial credit activity; there is no standard starting point. You need…
Your retirement years are usually when life becomes a little more predictable: daily routines are formed, social security benefits are…
Key takeaways In most cases, homeowners insurance policies do not cover mold damage as it’s often tied to home maintenance.…
Key takeaways Home insurance may cover tree debris removal in some scenarios, such as after a windstorm or ice storm,…
Israel Sebastian/Getty Images Key takeaways Even without a job, you can generally get an emergency loan if you can provide…
Key takeaways Tax lien investing is a potentially high-yielding — but risky — real estate investment strategy. Investors cover an…