Homes
There are many moving parts to keep track of when closing on a home, from making sure your financial documents…
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…
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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 Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, lenders can’t discriminate against applicants because of their age. As a result,…