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When Whitney Catalano filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2022, she was self-employed, living in an apartment she couldn’t afford…
Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate More relief for home equity rates in the latest week. The $30,000 home equity line…
The job market shouldn’t feel as broken as it does right now – and the data backs that up. The…
Dougal Waters/Getty Images Key takeaways Preapproval for a Wells Fargo credit card involves a soft credit check to assess eligibility…
A 401(k) loan does not appear on your credit report because it isn’t considered a loan from a third-party lender.…
Leaving the workforce changes many aspects of your 401(k), and once you retire you will have to make a number…
You have money questions. Bankrate has answers. Our experts have been helping you master your money for over four decades.…
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Key takeaways A home equity loan can be a good option to consolidate debt, as it usually carries lower interest…
Key takeaways The issuing bank often cashes checks for non-customers for $5-$8 — your cheapest option if you have a…
Key takeaways CDs earning 4% APY provide guaranteed returns with FDIC insurance up to $250,000 — making them one of…
Prapass Pulsub/Getty Images Key takeaways You can check your bank account balance via your bank’s mobile app, online bank website,…