Key takeaways An emergency fund helps ensure you can handle unplanned expenses, whether from a job loss or a substantial car repair or medical bill. Saving three to six months’ worth of essential expenses is often recommended, but individual circumstances may require saving more or less. Automating savings and using…

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Key takeaways A bank statement loan allows you to qualify for a mortgage using bank statements rather than pay stubs or tax returns. It’s most often used by self-employed borrowers. Not all mortgage lenders offer bank statement loans. You might need to work with a…

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What Is the 4 Gift Rule for Christmas? A Financial Safety Net What the 4-gift rule for Christmas provides is a simple guide that helps keep spending focused, especially during last-minute shopping. The rule encourages giving four types of gifts: something wanted, something needed, something to wear, and something to…

Key takeaways The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) protects your money if your bank fails. Deposits are insured for up to $250,000 per depositor, per FDIC-insured bank, per ownership category. FDIC insurance covers traditional bank deposit products such as checking and savings accounts. In the event of a bank failure,…

Cavan Images/Getty Images Key takeaways It can be intimidating to start building credit without a credit history, but there are several good credit card options available. Interest rates, annual fees, security deposits and potential rewards are all factors to consider before making a decision. Some top options for first-time credit…

You can use money from a health savings account (HSA) to pay for COBRA health insurance, allowing you to cover premiums with tax-free withdrawals. COBRA premiums qualify as medical expenses under HSA rules, which can make an HSA useful for maintaining coverage after leaving a job. Before using these funds,…

Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock Key Takeaways Mobile check deposit lets you deposit checks by taking photos with your smartphone instead of visiting a bank branch or ATM. Most major banks offer this feature through their mobile apps, including Chase, Bank of America and Capital One. Banks typically set daily or monthly limits on…

Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate A high-yield savings account earning 4% annual percentage yield (APY) would generate about $400 in interest on a $10,000 deposit over one year. This is over six times more than the national average savings rate of 0.60%, according to Bankrate’s weekly survey…

Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courrege/Bankrate Key takeaways Having $100,000 in a CD earning 4% annual percentage yield (APY) would earn you around $4,000 in interest in one year. This is more than double the $1,930 you’d earn with $100,000 in a one-year CD that earns the approximate…

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