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Key takeaways The idea of using home equity for investment is appealing, especially given the current rise in home values…
James Devaney / Contributor / Getty Images Filmmakers have been creating movies about finance for years. Some, like “Trading Places,”…
Ashley Mclauchlan never expected to pay more for preschool than on her mortgage. But Maclauchlan and her husband, who pay…
irina88w/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is an extra fee for a conventional mortgage for…
MoMo Productions/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways VA loans are mortgages guaranteed by the U.S. Department of…
Before I was a personal finance writer, I sold mortgages for a living. For nearly 25 years, I was trained…
High-yield savings accounts offer the best of both worlds: easy access to your money combined with a rate of return…
Key takeaways A good credit score is important for getting access to loans, rental options and even job opportunities. Good…
Key takeaways Many small business owners love the Capital One Spark Cash Plus for its versatility and simple redemption process.…
Suppose you’re unexpectedly called into your boss’s office one day and given the tough news that you’re getting laid off.…