MesquitaFMS/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Unlike banks, credit unions often limit membership to those belonging to the same community, workplace or organization, though…
Mortgage rates inched lower this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage slipped to 6.09% from…
Selling a home below its fair market value can trigger tax considerations that go beyond a standard real estate transaction. When a property is sold at a discount, the IRS may treat part of the difference between the sale price and market value as a gift, which can affect gift…
A Georgia-based gun accessory company will pay $1.75 million in restitution to victims’ families, injured individuals and traumatized survivors of the 2022 mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket and permanently stop selling a controversial magazine lock in New York under a settlement announced Wednesday. Mean LLC, commonly known as Mean…
Pulling money out of a trust can feel straightforward, but the tax consequences are often anything but. Depending on how the trust is set up and what type of funds you withdraw, a distribution could be tax-free, or it could come with an unexpected tax bill. Many people assume that…
Key takeaways Refinancing your mortgage can help you lower your rate, access your home’s equity or move to a fixed-rate loan. For most homeowners, the best time to refinance is when you qualify for a lower rate than you’re currently paying. If you want to refinance, calculate the break-even point…
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More ArticlesMortgage rates ticked higher this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage increased to 6.11% from…





































































