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Personal finance weekly news roundup June 21, 2025 ~ Credit Sesame
Credit Sesame’s personal finance news roundup June 21, 2025. Stories, news, politics and events impacting…
What Is A Social Security Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA)?
The Good Brigade/Getty Images Key takeaways A cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is an annual increase in…
Why Is Home Equity Borrowing On The Rise?
The origination of home equity loans, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and cash-out-refinances rose…
Tax Evasion vs. Tax Avoidance: One’s Illegal, The Other Is Smart Planning
Chicago History Museum/GettyImages Mob boss Al Capone was famously convicted of tax evasion. He didn’t…
Inherited IRA Rules: 7 Things All Beneficiaries Must Know
Key takeaways Inheriting an IRA can be complex. The rules differ based on your relationship…
Mortgages And Loans That Pay For Home Renovations
Key takeaways There are several ways to finance home renovations, including renovation mortgages, home equity…
What To State As Income On A Student Credit Card Application
Key takeaways Students under 21 can only report personal income, allowances from family members and…
Can You Buy Lottery Tickets With A Credit Card?
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways Using a credit card to purchase lottery…
What Is A Statement Credit?
Key takeaways A statement credit is money that a card issuer applies to your account…
How To Use The OpenSky Secured Visa Credit Card
Gorica Poturak/Getty Images Key takeaways The OpenSky® Secured Visa® Credit Card doesn’t require a credit…
FHA 203(k) Loans: What They Are And How They Work
Westend61/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways FHA 203(k) loans provide funding to finance both…
Is The Housing Market Going To Crash?
Key takeaways Home prices are still reaching historic highs, but they’ve begun to fall in…
