What to do if you inherit a house with a mortgage
First off, the mortgage still needs to be repaid — whatever your ultimate plans for the home.
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Apr 28, 2025
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HELOC and home equity loan requirements in 2025
Want to borrow against your home’s value? Be ready to meet these criteria.
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Passbook loans: Paying to borrow your own money
If you’re looking for a low-cost loan, ask your bank if it offers passbook loans.
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How I earned $1,701 in credit card rewards in 2022 and what I’m planning for 2023
Here’s how I earned $1,701 in credit card rewards in 2022.
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What to do if you are denied a loan
If you get denied after applying for a personal loan, these are the steps you should take next to improve your chances of acceptance.
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How do recourse loans work?
A recourse loan determines which assets a creditor can seize if you default.
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Can you buy gift cards with a credit card?
Understand the pros and cons of buying gift cards with credit cards.
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Best margin rates at online brokers
Margin trading can be a risky endeavor. While it can magnify your gains, it also can magnify your losses.
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How much should you have in savings at each age?
Here’s a helpful guide to how much you need in savings over the course of your life.
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High-yield savings rates today: April 28, 2025 | APYs are expected to stay elevated
Bankrate recaps the week in savings accounts and analyzes where rates are headed.
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The 1099 tax form: A guide for freelancers and contractors
Many taxpayers receive a Form 1099 at tax time. Here are the common types of 1099s, and what to do if you get one.
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Schedule C: Who has to file it and how it works
Schedule C is for sole proprietors, including freelancers and independent contractors, to report their income and expenses.
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What happens to my money if my bank is robbed?
Frightening as it is, your cash won’t disappear should your bank get hit.
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Best travel credit cards with 0% intro APRs
These 5 travel cards come with a 0 percent intro APR.
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Can active military get a VA loan?
Though far from home, you can still get an affordable VA home loan.
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Tax credits are a valuable tool to trim your tax bill — here’s how they work
Tax credits can help you save big on your taxes. Here’s how they work and how to qualify.
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Netflix stock is up 935% in 10 years, what if you’d put your money where your remote was?
Netflix didn’t just outperform its peers — it left them in the dust.
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Home equity news: Loan rates fall, while home prices rise and home sales slow
A roundup of the week’s top stories in home equity, mortgages and real estate.
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Best credit cards for paying taxes
Which credit cards are best for paying taxes?
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What is a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) loan?
TSP loans can help federal employees cover big expenses.
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