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…
Trending
Spotlight This Week
More Articles
Personal Finance
The nation’s 75 million Social Security recipients will receive a 2.8% cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase in their benefits…
Historically Black colleges and universities are on the frontlines of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s new limits on parent…
The big new fees JPMorgan Chase is planning to charge some financial technology companies may well trickle down to consumers,…
With artificial intelligence beginning to eat away at many white-collar entry-level jobs, and the unemployment rate for recent college graduates…
Featured Articles
Key takeaways To discover the total business loan cost, calculate the loan’s principal and interest over the repayment term to figure out the monthly repayment. A short repayment term can lower interest, but long terms have manageable payments. Use a calculator to compare loan costs…
Dept Managmnt
Key takeaways Unsecured debt, such as credit cards, student loans, medical bills and high-interest loans can all be consolidated. Debt consolidation can simplify…
Banking
These entrepreneurs, traders and investors are making an outsized impact in fintech, crypto and traditional financial services.By Jeff Kauflin, Hank Tucker and Nina…
Credit Cards
All News
Key takeaways Bad credit auto loans are offered by banks, credit unions, online lenders and dealerships. Shop around to find the best deal on an auto loan for your budget and credit profile. If approved, an auto loan can help improve your credit — provided you keep up with the…
Key takeaways An auto loan can make car ownership possible by spreading out the purchase cost over years. It can help you afford a more reliable vehicle and increase your credit score. Auto loans also have their drawbacks, including high monthly payments, financial risk, vehicle depreciation and being stuck with…
A Roth IRA is a tax-advantaged retirement account many people use to build long-term savings, but its rules and benefits can be confusing. Because qualified withdrawals are tax-free, the investments you select inside the account may influence your future retirement income. Whether you are opening your first Roth IRA or…
Image by PM Images/Getty Images; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Mortgage rates dipped this week, with the 30-year fixed rate averaging 6.32%, down from 6.37% the previous week, according to Bankrate’s latest lender survey. Current mortgage rates Loan type Current 4 weeks ago One year ago 52-week average 52-week low 30-year…
Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate Minimal movements for home equity rates this Thanksgiving week. The $30,000 home equity line of credit was unchanged, holding at 7.81% for the third week in a row, according to Bankrate’s national survey of lenders. Meanwhile, the benchmark five-year $30,000 home equity loan inched up…
SDI Productions/Getty Images Key takeaways Banks exist that cater to specific political views, faiths, environmental concerns and social causes. Finding the right bank requires combining your core values with thorough research. Local banks and credit unions often support community initiatives that align with your beliefs. When choosing a bank, most…
Key takeaways Money market accounts combine the features of checking and savings accounts and are FDIC- or NCUA-insured up to $250,000 per depositor. Money market funds aren’t federally insured or regulated, but they are considered conservative investments with very low risk of principal loss. Top-yielding money market accounts currently pay…
As they struggle to persuade Americans to buy new homes, homebuilders have leaned hard on a new tactic: Builders’ mortgage arms are wooing consumers with cut-rate home loans. The average mortgage rate for new construction buyers was 5.27% during the third quarter of 2025, compared to 6.26% for buyers of…
If you have infractions on your driving record in the Garden State, including speeding tickets, at-fault accidents or a DUI, you may need to look for high-risk coverage from a New Jersey insurance company. Affordable insurance for high-risk drivers can take a little work to find, but by shopping around,…
Key takeaways Personal loans and home equity loans can provide a much-needed source of funding if you need cash. Personal loans are less risky because they’re unsecured, but they often come with higher interest rates. Home equity loans may be more accessible to borrowers with lower credit scores, but you…
Editor's Pick
