Personal Finance
Key takeaways The unbanked have no relationship with traditional financial institutions, while the underbanked use banks but rely heavily on…
kate_sept2004/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways When you assume a mortgage, you take over payment for a loan at…
Michael M. Santiago / Staff/Getty Images Key takeaways The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut its benchmark rate in…
SDI Productions/Getty Images Key takeaways Opening a CD account means locking your money for a fixed term (3 months to…
Three years ago, when inflation was rising at the fastest pace in almost half a century, Lori Schkufza could still…
Key takeaways A real estate broker is a licensed real estate agent who has also completed additional training to earn…
Car insurance rates continue to climb, and drivers are feeling the dent in their wallets year after year. The national…
Key takeaways Trip cancellation and interruption insurance reimburses travelers for prepaid expenses when their trip is canceled or interrupted due…
Key takeaways Insurance brokers work independently and represent clients, helping them find the best insurance policies to meet their unique…
Alina Rudya/Bell Collective/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways American Express Membership Rewards points are a popular rewards currency that…
Key takeaways It’s a good idea to have more than one credit card, but applying for multiple cards within a…
Key takeaways A title company verifies legal ownership and uncovers issues like liens, unpaid taxes or title defects. Title companies…