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VA Loan Closing Costs: What And How Much Are They?
Key takeaways VA loans come with closing costs, which include a funding fee, and other expenses common to all home…
Best Flat-Rate Cash Back Credit Cards
Carlina Teteris/Getty Images With so many rewards cards strategies to consider — like bonus categories, travel points and miles valuations…
Do Magnets Affect Credit Cards?
Key takeaways Prolonged exposure to magnets can affect the functionality of your credit card. Cards with magnetic strips…
Retiring in 5 years? I tell my clients to take these 2 steps to safeguard their retirement plan
Image by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate As the markets continue to rise and fall almost daily due to the…
What Happens To My Credit Card If The Issuing Bank Shuts Down?
Two years after the failures of Silicon Valley Bank, little has changed. While regulators say the risk of new bank…
Colleges Losing Blame Game In Student Loan Crisis
If the student loan crisis is our dreadful result, the rising cost of college is at least the chief cause.…
How to Open a Credit File for a New Business
Key takeaways Key takeaways Having a business credit file can open the doors to many financing opportunities, which is why…
How You Feel About Debt Depends On Income And Credit
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate It’s well-documented that we live in a world of severe income inequality and have…
Self-Employed? Your Next Estimated Tax Payment Is Due Soon
If you’re self-employed or earn certain types of income, there’s a good chance you’ll need to pay estimated taxes —…
Most Financial Advisors Aren’t Recommending Annuities. Here’s Why.
Annuities had one of their best sales years on record in 2024, totaling $434.1 billion, according to LIMRA, an insurance…
