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Retirement plans such as 401(k)s and IRAs are powerhouse savings accounts, giving you a tax break either when you contribute…
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways The FAFSA typically opens for annual submissions in early October. Financial…
Key takeaways Earning a graduate degree can lead to higher earnings, but there are costs involved in attending school for…
Anderson Coelho/Getty Images Key takeaways You can use a personal loan to finance a used car if conventional financing isn’t…
Key Takeaways With a couple of personal documents handy, you can easily open a checking account online. Look beyond promotional…
An immediate annuity is a financial product sold by insurance companies that allows you to convert a lump sum of…
PBNJ Productions/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Several emergency loan types, including personal loans and credit card…
MoMo Productions/Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courrege/Bankrate Key takeaways Mortgage lenders typically evaluate a borrower’s creditworthiness using FICO Scores 2,…
Key takeaways The Marriott Bonvoy program makes it easy to earn points through paid hotel stays, spending on co-branded credit…
Key takeaways To qualify for a home equity loan or line of credit, you’ll typically need at least 20 percent…