Sixty percent of Americans under age 65 — that’s about 164.7 million people — receive their health insurance through their employer, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation analysis. That means losing a job can feel like a one-two punch: the loss of both income and health insurance. Then comes the…
Would you be upset if you found out your partner had a credit card you didn’t know about? On the flip side, have you ever fudged the numbers with your spouse about a recent shopping spree? Romantic relationships can come with mixed feelings about money. That’s why we asked more…
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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Private health insurance premiums will be going up in 2026 — in some cases, by a lot. Congressional Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked on health care reform, following disagreements over America’s health insurance marketplace that contributed to November’s government shutdown. At the heart of the issue is the extension of…
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways In most parts of the U.S., a jumbo loan is a mortgage exceeding $832,750 as of 2026, but the amount varies by county. Jumbo loans generally require a higher credit score, a higher level of income or assets and a larger…
Key takeaways MoneyPass operates 40,000+ fee-free ATMs nationwide — one of the largest surcharge-free networks in America. Major banks like US Bank, Capital One, and fintech apps like Venmo, Cash App, and SoFi all use MoneyPass for fee-free withdrawals. Find MoneyPass ATMs at 5,000+ Walmart locations, plus Hy-Vee, Circle K,…
Stefani Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images Key takeaways Chase operates over 4,700 branches and 15,000 ATMs nationwide — the most extensive network of any U.S. bank. Use the Chase mobile app or website to find nearby locations, check services available, and book appointments that save you waiting time. Chase ATMs offer advanced features…
Closing on my mortgage almost three years ago felt surreal. I was 31 and holding a key to my own condominium in the heart of Seattle, a mere half mile from the Space Needle. I bought it alone, joining the growing number of single women purchasing homes — such an…
When Richard Amaechi, 27, lost his job as a financial planner in North Carolina, he decided to pull up stakes and return to San Francisco, where his parents still lived. The question was: Had his hometown become too expensive to welcome him back? The City by the Bay has been…
For years, the real estate industry has advised prospective homebuyers to cross off their list any home that would require them to spend more than 30% of their income on mortgage payments and other fees. That rule no longer seems to work in much of the country, thanks to the…
Anderson Coelho/Getty Images Key takeaways You can use a personal loan to finance a used car if conventional financing isn’t available or if you can’t qualify for an auto loan. Rates can be higher and repayment terms shorter, compared to traditional auto loans. You may be able to avoid repossession…
Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate Home equity rates held steady as the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter point at its final meeting of 2025. The $30,000 home equity line of credit was unchanged, holding at 7.81% for the fifth straight week, according to Bankrate’s national survey of…
Alexandria City, Arlington, Clarke, Culpeper, Fairfax, Fairfax City, Falls Church City, Fauquier, Fredericksburg City, Loudoun, Manassas City, Manassas Park City, Prince William, Rappahannock, Spotsylvania, Stafford and Warren counties: $1,249,125 Madison County: $1,209,750 All other counties: $832,750 Washington loan limits Caret Down Icon Summit and Wasatch counties: $1,150,000 Wayne County: $997,050…
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