Buying your first home can be an exciting yet expensive process, especially if that home is in Arizona. As of February 2025, the state’s median…
Key takeaways You can refinance a home equity and, with rates currently in decline, now might be a good time to do it. Refinancing a home equity loan can lower monthly payments and lengthen or…
MoMo Productions/Getty Images Key takeaways Almost all workplace 401(k) plans let workers save extra money for the future, so long as you meet age requirements. Those age 50 or older can contribute an extra $7,500 per year. And, starting this year, individuals aged 60-63 can now make “super catch-up” contributions…
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways Snow and ice are covered by home insurance in some instances, like if your roof collapses or a tree falls on your home. When it comes to roof leaks, it will depend on scenario specifics. Some snow-related roof leaks will be…
Key takeaways Credit card issuers may choose to reject your application even if you have a good or excellent credit score. Factors like previous credit mistakes, too many applications and too many cards can affect your approval odds. If you were denied a credit card with good or excellent credit,…
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink’s annual letter to investors continued the firm’s shift away from politically controversial topics like diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as well as environment, social and governance (ESG) policies. Fink released his annual chairman’s letter to investors on Monday, and the 2025 edition of the letter omitted…
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