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Servicers Cut Ties With U.S. Education Department
Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock Major student loan servicers have exited their contracts with the United States Department of Education over the past…
How To Get a Home Improvement Loan in 6 Steps
Kerkez/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Home improvement loans are personal loans by another name, lent by…
What Amazon doesn’t want you to know about Prime Day
Propaganda I’m not falling for: Prime Day. Amazon’s biannual bonanza is back on Oct. 7-8. Cue: influencer hauls, magazine listicles…
Debt by design? The true costs of predatory credit cards
Key takeaways Predatory cards are often viewed as a last resort for those with the worst credit scores. These cards…
Despite Fed Cut, Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
Image by PM Images/Getty Images; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Mortgage rates held steady this week, with the 30-year fixed rate…
Home Equity Rates Remain Near 2025 Lows
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Home equity rates nudged modestly higher in the latest week, sticking close to their…
When should I drop full coverage from my car insurance?
Key takeaways Drivers who drop full coverage on a 10-year-old vehicle could save up to $900 per year on premiums.…
Home Equity Borrowing Forecast: What’s Next
The Federal Reserve just did something it hadn’t yet done in 2025: It lowered its benchmark overnight lending rate. While…
Survey: 1 in 6 Aspiring Homeowners Have Given Up
Home prices remain near record highs. Mortgage rates have retreated but remain well above their pandemic lows. Add it up,…
What To Do With A Savings Bond
Key takeaways You can typically cash in your savings bond at your bank, in person. Regardless of how much money…
