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pixdeluxe/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Refinancing from a 30-year mortgage to a 15-year mortgage can save you a…
Morsa Images/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate A certificate of deposit (CD) is a time deposit account in which…
MilosStankovic/Getty Images Key takeaways You can borrow a $20,000 personal loan through most banks, credit unions and online lenders. Assess…
Key takeaways Getting preapproved for a mortgage usually means undergoing a hard credit pull, which causes a dip in your…
The Federal Reserve finally cut interest rates in September, a long-awaited shift that could ease mortgage rates. For would-be homebuyers…
Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Personal loans can boost your credit score by adding to…
Key takeaways Secured loans require collateral, like a car or home, while unsecured loans do not. Lenders may offer lower…
If you are looking at purchasing a used car in part because it is cheaper than a new car, you…
Key takeaways It is possible to upgrade from a secured credit card to an unsecured one after building up credit,…
Key takeaways Credit card hacks are popular ways to save money and earn rewards, but some can negatively affect your…