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What Is A Social Security Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA)?
The Good Brigade/Getty Images Key takeaways A cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is an annual increase in Social Security benefits to help…
Why Is Home Equity Borrowing On The Rise?
The origination of home equity loans, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and cash-out-refinances rose 11 percent in the fourth…
Tax Evasion vs. Tax Avoidance: One’s Illegal, The Other Is Smart Planning
Chicago History Museum/GettyImages Mob boss Al Capone was famously convicted of tax evasion. He didn’t pay taxes he earned through…
Inherited IRA Rules: 7 Things All Beneficiaries Must Know
Key takeaways Inheriting an IRA can be complex. The rules differ based on your relationship to the deceased, your age…
What To State As Income On A Student Credit Card Application
Key takeaways Students under 21 can only report personal income, allowances from family members and residual scholarship/grant money after tuition…
Can You Buy Lottery Tickets With A Credit Card?
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways Using a credit card to purchase lottery tickets is legal in over…
What Is A Statement Credit?
Key takeaways A statement credit is money that a card issuer applies to your account for making specific purchases. …
How To Use The OpenSky Secured Visa Credit Card
Gorica Poturak/Getty Images Key takeaways The OpenSky® Secured Visa® Credit Card doesn’t require a credit check for applicants, making it…
How To Get An Apple Card Credit Limit Increase
Key takeaways Increasing your credit limit on your Apple Card* can provide more budget flexibility and improve your credit score.…
Why Long-Term CDs Can Be A Smart Choice In Any Rate Environment
MoMo Productions/Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Whether interest rates are rising, falling, or holding steady, long-term certificates of deposit…
