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Key takeaways Refinancing an underwater mortgage can be difficult, but not impossible. It’s easier if you have a government-backed loan…
The Good Brigade/Getty Images Key takeaways Non-conforming loans are mortgages that aren’t eligible for sale to Fannie Mae and Freddie…
Annuities have seen explosive growth over the past few years as more Americans look for ways to lock in retirement…
Key takeaways Decreasing term life insurance provides temporary coverage for a specific financial need like an outstanding debt or mortgage.…
Nora Carol Photography/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate U.S. home prices just keep setting new records, although the pace of growth…
A 401(k) can be a great way to save for retirement, but a few wrong decisions can derail your progress.…
Key takeaways Cash back credit cards make sense when you want to earn simple rewards for each dollar you spend.…
Photography by Getty Images Nothing stings quite like discovering your hard‑earned miles or points have expired — often due to…
Colleen Campell, a former executive director at the Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid office, questions why Public Service Loan…
Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key Takeaways Key takeaways A FICO score below 580 or a VantageScore…












