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Key takeaways Hypothecation means offering an asset as collateral to back a loan. If you default on the debt, the…
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate The alternative minimum tax, or AMT, is a separate tax system that runs…
If you regularly work from home as a freelancer or small-business owner, you may qualify for the home office deduction…
Key takeaways A home appraisal involves an objective professional evaluating a home to determine its value. Home lenders commonly order…
Kerkez/iStock/Getty Images Plus FICO credit scores, the industry standard for determining credit risk, range from 300 to 850 — with…
Photography by Getty Images I’m a points and miles guru by nature. I do my best work making extravagant travel…
No one likes the idea of losing money in the stock market, but sometimes taking a loss can actually work…
JGI/Tom Grill/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways The Chase Freedom Unlimited® and Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards…
Key takeaways Typically, scholarship funds are not taxable if spent on specific school-related expenses, like tuition, fees and supplies. If…
Key takeaways Timing the market most commonly refers to buying securities when the price is low and selling them when…