The bipartisan leaders of Congress’ Joint Economic Committee are sounding the alarm about tax season scams that fraudsters may look to use on unsuspecting taxpayers…
The climate of the U.S. housing market for buyers varies around the country, and a new report suggests there are currently only eight metro areas that are truly buyer’s markets. The economist research team at…
Your credit score is one of the most important numbers in your financial life. It goes a long way toward determining whether you’re approved for loans, along with the interest rates you’re charged. That impact is most significant for mortgages given that it costs a lot of money to buy…
The United States Postal Service is suspending employer pension contributions for workers beginning Friday, citing a looming cash shortfall, the agency announced Thursday. The move, which affects the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), comes just weeks after the Postal Service warned Congress it could run out of cash in under…
American homeowners around the country are feeling the squeeze of higher property taxes, with new data showing that the property tax burden rose last year. Data from analytics firm ATTOM showed that the effective tax rate for single-family homes was 0.9% in 2025, up from 0.86% in 2024 and the…
Illustration by Grant Crowder/Bankrate Key takeaways First, take a look at your finances and decide what type of mortgage you need — loan programs vary widely. Next, find a few different lenders who offer the type of loan that suits you. Finally, compare rates and fees by getting a preapproval…
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