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When to finance a cross-country move with a personal loan
Key takeaways A cross-country move can be expensive and taking out a personal loan can be a helpful way to…
After Months In Limbo, Child Tax Credit Bill Fails To Advance In The Senate
More than six months after the House of Representatives passed a tax deal that would restore bonus depreciation, end the…
More States Require Financial Literacy Classes In High School
Most Americans acknowledge there is a lack of personal finance education in schools. However, whether high school kids should learn…
We’re 62 With $1.1 Million in 401(k)s. Should We Convert $100,000 Per Year to Avoid RMDs?
Converting 401(k) funds into Roth accounts can reduce or eliminate the need to take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) that can…
Recession prep: Should you apply for a balance transfer card now?
Credit: JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate While rising interest rates have been a boon for savers who are…
U.S. Olympic Athletes Are Going For The Gold In Paris—And It Could Be Tax-Free
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics is set, and the parade marking the event will be far…
How To Invest For Your Children If They Don’t Go To College
While research shows most college degrees have a positive return on investment, many children decide not to go to college…
When to Start Saving for Retirement
Determining when to start saving for retirement can have a major impact on your financial future. Beginning early allows you…
Types of credit-building products and how to use them
AlessandroPhoto/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Credit-building products, such as credit builder loans and secured credit cards,…
Though Fed holds lending rates steady, subprime cardholders continue to feel sting of high interest rates
The Federal Reserve appears to be winning its war against inflation, having successfully slowed it gradually over the past year.…
