Personal Finance
Key takeaways Lying on a credit card application is fraud and can have serious legal consequences. You shouldn’t need to…
Key takeaways By investing your personal funds into a business, you are putting those funds at risk. Steps you can…
The IRS does permit rollovers between these 401(k) and 403(b) plans, allowing you to consolidate retirement savings when appropriate. However,…
MStudioImages/GettyImages If you’re owed a refund, you’re probably eager for it to arrive. The average tax refund so far in…
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate After rising for the last few weeks, the average rate on a $30,000 home…
For retirement savers preparing for required minimum distributions (RMDs), recent legislation has brought significant changes to the timeline. The SECURE…
Understanding what counts as taxable income and what does not can significantly impact your financial planning and tax obligations. The…
Key takeaways The typical mortgage payment doubled between 2020 and 2024, while today’s new homes are smaller than they have…
Reinvesting a required minimum distribution (RMD) into a Roth IRA isn’t allowed directly, since RMDs are considered taxable income. However,…
Key takeaways Linking bank accounts makes it easier to transfer funds, automate savings, split direct deposits and potentially avoid certain…
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways In most parts of the U.S., a jumbo loan is a…
Economists say there’s at least a 1-in-3 chance of a recession (36 percent) in the next 12 months, according to…