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With all the talk swirling about inflation and tariffs, consumers have been (rightly) braced for prices to go up. While unwelcome for things like cars and eggs, rising prices can deliver some benefits, particularly for homeowners. Home values sit notably higher than they did five years ago. Home equity lenders…

Key takeaways Closing a credit card may hurt your credit, but the impact varies depending on your credit history. Sometimes, it makes sense to close a card even though it might affect your credit. You can take steps to minimize the potential hit to your credit. If you’re like most…

Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways Semi-truck loan timelines range from 24 hours to up to 90 days, depending on the lender and loan type Banks and credit unions tend to take longer to fund semi-truck loans than online or direct lenders Check eligibility requirements and…