Personal Finance
Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Responsibly using a credit card means understanding how interest works and what…
Key takeaways Getting preapproved for a Capital One credit card can help you estimate your odds of approval without hurting…
When you have a credit card you’ve been using for years, it’s all too easy to hold on to it.…
For all the pros that come with purchasing an annuity — a steady income stream, tax-deferred growth and potential survivor…
Key takeaways Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) come with an interest rate that changes at predetermined intervals, such as annually or semi-annually.…
Picture this: you hear birds chirping, smell the earthy scent of pine or oak and feel the sun on your…
Key takeaways Charge cards look and feel like credit cards, but require you to pay off the balance in full…
Hinterhaus Productions/Getty Images Key takeaways The Platinum Card® from American Express is a versatile travel rewards and benefits card powerhouse…
joe daniel price/Getty Images Like most states, Massachusetts requires its drivers to carry car insurance. Any policy you purchase in…
For those nearing retirement, there is no shortage of advice about whether to save more, spend less or somewhere in…
The old adage “everything is bigger in Texas” isn’t always true, unless we’re talking about home insurance headaches. Texas homeowners…
Key takeaways A buyer’s agent is a real estate agent who specializes in helping buyers navigate the homebuying process. Buyer’s…














