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Key takeaways Online lenders, credit unions, and traditional banks are all potential sources for personal loans, but each has different…
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways Defaulted student loans can impact your credit report for years, limiting…
Key takeaways The Biden administration ultimately cleared $183.6 billion in student loan debt before leaving office. The Trump administration moved…
Key takeaways If you have a qualifying circumstance, such as unemployment or a major illness, you can defer student loan…
Justin Paget/Getty Images Health savings accounts, or HSAs, have higher contribution limits in 2026, allowing you to save more for…
Key takeaways Not activating a credit card can have a negative impact on your finances, but most downsides only apply…
MoMo Productions/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Downsizing involves moving out of your current home to a smaller, ideally…
The FDIC rescinded FIL-16-2022 in March, paving the way for FDIC-supervised institutions to engage in cryptocurrency activities. These institutions were…
Key takeaways Make sure to tap into your home equity using a VA cash-out refinance for the right reasons, such…
Key takeaways A wholesale mortgage lender is an institution that offers mortgages through third parties, such as a bank, credit…