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Why And How To Consolidate Student Loans
Federal student loans can be consolidated — that is, combined into a single loan — through the U.S. Department of…
How To Buy A Car With A Lien: Your Guide To Protecting Yourself
Alfa Photostudio/Shutterstock Key takeaways If a car is under a lien, the auto loan lender is still the primary owner…
6 Ways The Fed’s Interest Rate Decisions Impact Your Money
Key takeaways The Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decisions have a wide-ranging influence on Americans’ personal finances, affecting their job security, financing…
5 ways to protect your bank account from identity theft
Vivian Thornton received quite a shock when she logged onto her bank account and noticed an unfamiliar debit charge for…
Best Mortgage Lenders In Texas For 2025
Credit: RoschetzkyIstockPhoto/Getty Images; Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate If you’re looking to buy a home in Texas but aren’t sitting on…
Car Buying Online Vs. At A Dealership: Which Is Better?
Key takeaways In general, stick to a traditional dealership if you want to negotiate, and buy online if you want…
How Emergency Loans Can Impact Your Credit Score
Anastasiia Shavshyna/Getty Images Key takeaways When you apply for an emergency loan, a lender usually performs a hard credit check…
January Fed Meeting Preview: How Long Will The Fed Keep Interest Rate Cuts On Pause?
At the Federal Reserve’s first meeting in 2025, consumers are going to want what Fed Chair Jerome Powell simply can’t…
Survey: 2 In 5 Americans In A Relationship Have Kept A Financial Secret From Their Partner
Would you be upset if you found out your partner had a credit card you didn’t know about? On the…
10 Tax Credits And Deductions To Cut Your Tax Bill
Tax credits and deductions are two powerful ways to save money on your taxes. Credits cut your tax bill dollar-for-dollar…
