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HELOC, Home Equity Loan Rates Stabilize
Richard Drury/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate The average rate on a $30,000 home equity line of credit (HELOC)…
Card Locks: What They Are And How They Work
Key takeaways Most major credit card issuers offer the option to easily lock and unlock cards through their online accounts…
Capital One Platinum Secured Benefits Guide
Key takeaways The Capital One Platinum Secured Credit card is a no-nonsense card that can help you build credit with…
What Trump’s External Revenue Service Means For You
President-elect Donald Trump plans to create an External Revenue Service to collect tariffs, duties and revenues from foreign sources, he…
How Much Are 2025 Home Equity Loan Closing Costs?
Applying for a home equity financing is similar to applying for a mortgage. You may wonder, then, do home equity…
Did You Know You Can Use CDs for Your Emergency Fund? Here’s How (Part 1)
Only one in five Americans has more emergency savings now than at the start of 2024, according to Bankrate’s most…
Should I Pay Off My Student Loans Early?
Key takeaways Paying off student loans early can benefit you financially, but it should typically come second to building your…
The Housing Market And Inflation
New Consumer Price Index (CPI) data suggests that inflation has ticked up slightly again. Over the past year, the all…
Can You Use Your Debit Card As Credit To Build Credit
ArtistGNDphotography/Getty Images Key takeaways When you make a purchase with your debit card, it’s possible to pay as “credit.” Paying…
What Is Inflation? How Rising Prices Can Erode Your Purchasing Power
Key takeaways Inflation is a sustained increase in prices of goods and services, which can negatively impact purchasing power and…
