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Bankrate’s 2025 Jobs & Pay Report
If it feels harder to get ahead right now, that’s because it is. Many Americans…
How To Compare Mortgage Loan Estimates
Key takeaways A mortgage loan estimate is a standard three-page document detailing the estimated costs,…
Home Equity Loan Rates Fall on Fed Cut
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate It’s a mixed showing for home equity rates as…
Federal Funds Rate History: 1980 Through The Present
Key takeaways The Federal Reserve’s key borrowing benchmark is currently in a target range of…
The Fed Is Likely To Cut Interest Rates Again. Here’s How You Could Feel It
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates again at its October meeting,…
Lenders Love Fixed-rate HELOCs. Should You?  | Bankrate
Fixed-rate HELOCs are the talk of the town lately among home equity lenders and industry…
Bump-Up CDs: What They Are And How They Work
Key takeaways A bump-up CD allows you to increase your interest rate one or more…
Ways to Avoid Monthly Checking Fees
Key takeaways Monthly maintenance fees for non-interest checking accounts average $5.47, costing you over $65…
How Long Does It Take For A Check To Clear?
Key takeaways Most checks clear within 2 business days, though some banks may hold funds…
Pros And Cons Of An Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is a…
Rules To Live By When Lending Money To Friends And Family
Most of us have lent money to a friend or family member or paid a…
Survey: Americans Think Money Is More Taboo To Talk About Than Their Political Or Religious Views
As millions of Americans head home for the holidays, Bankrate’s latest survey finds that there’s…
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