Personal Finance
Key takeaways There are two main types of student loans: federal and private. Federal student loans are easier to qualify…
Key takeaways No-credit-check loans target borrowers with poor credit or limited credit history. These loans often carry sky-high interest rates,…
Key takeaways The amount you can afford for a car depends on whether you’re buying or leasing — the latter…
Key takeaways Your required minimum distribution (RMD) amount changes each year based on the IRS’s life expectancy calculation for your…
Rolf Bruderer/Getty Images Key takeaways Gap insurance covers the difference between your claim payout and your remaining loan or lease…
Yellow Dog Productions/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate You’ve picked out your new car at the dealership and qualified…
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is one of the single most expensive mistakes you can make on…
For years, Americans have heard this mantra: There isn’t enough housing in the United States. The ongoing shortage explains why…
Faced with sticky inflation and a job market that’s losing steam, many Americans are feeling rattled these days. And when…
Robo-advisors automate the investing process for you, making it simple to invest in a diversified portfolio of assets — and they cost…
Key takeaways The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) protects your money if your bank fails. Deposits are insured for up…
You can use money from a health savings account (HSA) to pay for COBRA health insurance, allowing you to cover…