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pixdeluxe/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Refinancing from a 30-year mortgage to a 15-year mortgage can save you a…
David Schalliol/Getty Images Key takeaways Correspondent lenders originate, underwrite and finance mortgages, then sell them to other financial institutions or…
If you got a big tax refund this year — or faced a big tax bill — now is a…
Key takeaways Term life insurance features coverage that lasts for a specific number of years — often between 10 and…
Key takeaways Commuters of all kinds can earn points on many different modes of transit. Check your credit card to…
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Lenders calculate how much interest you’ll pay with each payment in…
kate_sept2004/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways When you assume a mortgage, you take over payment for a loan at…
Key takeaways Psychological triggers can have a major impact on credit card spending. Spending on cards can feel easier than…
Morsa Images/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Many first-time homebuyer programs operate at the state level, through a state…
Key takeaways Choosing a short-term loan over a long-term loan may get cash in your hands quickly, but you’ll pay…