Same-day car insurance refers to purchasing and activating an insurance policy on the spot, ensuring your vehicle is street-legal and ready to hit the road. The need for same-day car insurance often accompanies exciting life milestones, like buying a new car or starting fresh in a new state. However, it…
Trading options in a retirement account such as an IRA may be possible, but is it a safe thing to do? Experts generally advise against trading options in an IRA because of the high risk involved. That said, retirement investors may consider using a few option strategies in limited situations.…
FluxFactory/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Deciding whether to sell your house or rent it out depends as much on your location as it does on personal circumstances, such as immediate cash needs and future housing plans. Selling might be the better option if you need the proceeds to…
Key takeaways The certified financial planner certification is one of the most highly sought-after designations for financial professionals and can add a lot of value to their careers. The CFP certification requires holders to abide by a fiduciary standard, putting their clients’ needs first. A CFP holder must pass an…
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Credit Sesame explains how rising bond yields could impact your finances and the economy—and what you can do to prepare. When it comes to questions about the direction of interest rates, the spotlight is usually on the Federal Reserve. However, recent activity in the bond…
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An annuity can provide you with a steady stream of income, ensuring that you have money when you need it. That’s why many people turn to annuities during retirement, to be sure that they have cash flow when they’re no longer working. If you’re looking to buy an annuity, you’ll…
Key takeaways Donald Trump’s plan to raise federal revenue using tariffs will likely drive up prices for construction materials Higher home repair and replacement costs could put pressure on insurers to increase home insurance premiums China, Canada and Mexico, the top providers of building material imports in the U.S., are…
Key takeaways The Petal® 1 “No Annual Fee” Visa® Credit Card and Petal® 2 “Cash Back, No Fees” Visa® Credit Card are unsecured cards with no annual fee designed to help you access and build credit. Petal considers more than your credit score for approval, also analyzing your banking…
Key takeaways Typical RV loan terms range from five years to seven, but this timeline may be shorter or longer, depending on the lender. Secured loan terms may exceed 12 years. Shorter repayment terms can help you save money on interest, but will result in a higher monthly bill. Longer…
Key takeaways The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and the Discover it® Miles are midtier travel cards that offer valuable rewards with low annual fees. Capital One Venture cardholders can earn a generous welcome bonus, elevated rewards on hotels and rental car purchases through Capital One Travel and a…
Key takeaways Before pursuing a student credit card, check your credit score, carefully research cards and offers and be prepared to apply online using your personal information. To get the most out of your first credit card, pay your bills punctually and in full, charge only what you…
The broker eToro is a three-way marriage between crypto exchange, traditional securities broker and social media site – resulting in some fun and innovative features that traders may really appreciate. For example, the broker’s CopyTrader features lets clients see what a qualified group of traders is trading and buy it…
Armed with $50 billion in dry powder, Swedish private equity firm EQT believes it can become the number one buyout firm in Asia and Europe, despite its lack of interest in the booming private credit business. By Hank Tucker, Forbes Staff Conni Jonsson grew up on a farm in rural…
PayPal was one of the 5 percent cash back bonus categories on the Chase Freedom Flex® card during the final three months of 2024, so I made every effort to maximize my PayPal spending. I had to get creative to hit the $1,500 spending limit for that quarter’s categories (activation…
DaniloAndjus / E+ / Getty Images Key takeaways A student card can be an ideal way to start building credit if you have little to no credit history. Most student credit cards are designed for students with student centric perks and relaxed credit requirements. In addition to practicing good credit…
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