Personal Finance
Image by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Conforming loans are mortgages that meet criteria set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency…
Key takeaways Wells Fargo operates over 500 branches across Texas, providing the most extensive branch network in the Lone Star…
Key takeaways The IRS’ rule of 55 lets workers who leave their jobs take penalty-free 401(k) withdrawals early. To take…
Stewart Cohen/Getty Images Key Takeaways Home values have consistently hit record highs in recent years, which has created a surge…
Key takeaways The median American has $8,000 in transaction accounts (savings, checking, money market), while the average balance is $62,410…
Selling your home can have tax consequences if its value has gone up. The IRS offers an exemption that lets…
Key takeaways You can significantly boost your net worth by maximizing contributions to retirement accounts and leveraging employer matches. Strategically…
Annuities are often purchased to help secure a reliable stream of income in retirement. Life insurance companies are the primary…
In this do-it-yourself digital age, home sellers and buyers alike might wonder if they really need real estate agents —…
Key takeaways Fannie Mae, officially the Federal National Mortgage Association, is a government-sponsored enterprise that helps maintain liquidity in the…
Key takeaways An add-on CD allows you to deposit additional funds after your initial deposit, unlike traditional CDs that only…
Key takeaways When a CD matures, you have 5-14 days (grace period) to decide your next move without penalties. Banks…