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Discover Student Loans 2024 Review: Alternatives
damircudic / Getty Images Key takeaways Discover is no longer making new student loans. Borrowers can still access their loan…
Realistic starting salaries for college graduates 2025
Key takeaways The average starting salary for 2025 graduates is just over $68,000 per year, but it varies widely by…
What Does Hypothecation Mean In Lending?
Key takeaways Hypothecation means offering an asset as collateral to back a loan. If you default on the debt, the…
Alternative Minimum Tax 2024-2025: What It Is And Who Pays
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate The alternative minimum tax, or AMT, is a separate tax system that runs…
Home Office Deduction: How It Works, Who Qualifies
If you regularly work from home as a freelancer or small-business owner, you may qualify for the home office deduction…
Should You Use Vacation Loans To Cover Travel Expenses?
Key takeaways Vacation loans can help pay for a trip’s expenses, but they should only be used if you have…
Tariffs and car prices pose challenges for consumers
Key takeaways New 25 percent tariffs will increase the price of cars and the overall cost of car ownership. Car…
Is Redeeming Rewards For Gift Cards A Good Idea?
Key takeaways Gift card redemption is often seen as less valuable than other redemption options, which is true in most…
What Credit Cards Can You Get With a 700 Score?
Kerkez/iStock/Getty Images Plus FICO credit scores, the industry standard for determining credit risk, range from 300 to 850 — with…
How 0% interest cards helped me lower private school costs
Photography by Getty Images I’m a points and miles guru by nature. I do my best work making extravagant travel…
