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Key takeaways If you have a FICO score below 580 or a VantageScore credit score below 600, you have poor…
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate The Federal Reserve doesn’t set mortgage rates outright, but its decisions do play…
A dashboard-mounted camera (or “dash cam”) won’t typically lower the cost of your auto insurance automatically. Almost no U.S. auto…
This piece was originally published in early 2023 and reflects the author’s financial decisions during that time. The rest of…
Key takeaways Borrowers may refinance second homes and investment properties to get a lower interest rate or access the home’s…
Roman_Makedonsky/Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways A no-closing-cost refinance means you won’t pay closing costs upfront — but…
Marco Bottigelli/Getty Images Traveling internationally can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but comes with its fair share of challenges.…
Marco Bottigelli/Getty Images Traveling internationally can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but comes with its fair share of challenges.…
Key takeaways APR reflects the total annual cost of a personal loan, including both fees and interest. Many lenders state…
Getty Images / Win McNamee / Staff Key takeaways The Federal Reserve’s September rate cut is likely the beginning of…











