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HELOCs Tumble Below 8% As Trump Unveils Tariffs
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) have tumbled past the key threshold of 8…
Best credit union savings account rates in April 2025
PM Images/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Credit unions are not-for-profit, member-owned institutions that commonly offer savings accounts with above-average rates,…
What It Is, Who Qualifies
Your tax filing status — married filing jointly or separately, single, head of household — can make a big difference…
5 Roth IRA Benefits That Can Help You Build Wealth
Ira T. Nicolai/Getty Images The Roth IRA is a powerful retirement account that offers savers unique tax breaks, flexible withdrawal…
I Have an Active Insurance Claim in California. Will the Wildfires Delay My Payout?
The wildfires may be out, but that doesn’t mean Californians can rest easy. The January 2025 wildfires are on track…
Calculating Student Loan Weighted Average Interest Rates
Key takeaways Student loan consolidation rolls multiple loans into a single loan with one interest rate and monthly payment. The…
Student Loan Options For Part-Time Students
Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock Key takeaways A part-time student is generally anyone who enrolls in half of the full-time course load,…
What Are Mortgage Points? | Bankrate
Key takeaways When you buy mortgage points, you pay your lender an upfront fee in exchange for a lower interest…
The Best and Worst States for Driving: All 50 States, Ranked
The United States has the most roadways on the planet, with more than 4 million miles of open road. Across…
VA Loan Refinancing Guide: How Military Mortgages Work
Key takeaways If you have an existing VA loan, you can refinance it to get a better interest rate, change…
