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Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate Home equity rates held steady as the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter…
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Key takeaways The best time to refinance is when your credit score or overall financial situation has improved. Generally, you…
Anderson Coelho/Getty Images Key takeaways You can use a personal loan to finance a used car if conventional financing isn’t…
Key takeaways Part of the Truth in Lending Act, Regulation Z helps consumers understand the true cost of borrowing money…
Roth IRAs and traditional IRAs can be a great way to save and invest for retirement, but they come with…
Lower interest rates from the Federal Reserve are often something you can only fully appreciate in hindsight. A single quarter-point…
Key takeaways IRAs are a tax-advantaged way to save for your future. You can open an account even if you’re…
Key takeaways If you’re looking to increase your credit limit, the best place to start is on your issuer’s mobile…
Key takeaways Most major credit issuers no longer allow co-signers, although a few issuers allow you to create joint accounts…
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Citi is an advertising partner. Key takeaways Getting preapproved for a Citi credit card reveals your odds of being approved…