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What Is A VA Loan?
Key takeaways VA loans are mortgages guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, available to eligible veterans, active-duty service…
Life Insurance for Same-Sex Couples
Key takeaways Life insurance for LGBTQ+ couples can help provide a financial safety net for partners, particularly where legal protection…
5 Ways To Double Your Money
Are you looking to double your money? Even with interest rates remaining high, it’s hard to use a bank account…
How Long Should You Keep A Secured Card?
MStudioImages / GettyImages Key takeaways If you are just starting your credit journey, getting a secured credit card is often…
Can You Use A Roth IRA For College Tuition?
Catherine Delahaye/Getty Images Key takeaways Both a Roth IRA and a 529 Plan are valid ways to save for a…
What Is An FHA Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)?
Key takeaways An FHA adjustable-rate mortgage is an FHA loan with a fixed rate for a specific period, then an…
What Is Negative Equity And How Does It Happen?
Key takeaways Negative equity occurs when your home’s value sinks below the amount you owe on it (from your mortgage…
Tax Fraud: What It Is And How To Avoid It
Tax fraud comes in a variety of forms, from falsifying documents and orchestrating elaborate tax schemes, to misrepresenting your financial…
Credit Cards That Offer Purchase Protection
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways Purchase protection is a special perk that allows you to get reimbursed…
What Is A Forbearance Agreement?
staticnak1983/Getty Images Key takeaways A mortgage forbearance agreement allows you to temporarily stop making monthly mortgage payments, or make smaller…
