Key takeaways The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and the Discover it® Miles are midtier travel cards that offer valuable rewards with low annual fees. Capital One Venture cardholders can earn a generous welcome bonus, elevated rewards on hotels and rental car purchases through Capital One Travel and a…
The broker eToro is a three-way marriage between crypto exchange, traditional securities broker and social media site – resulting in some fun and innovative features that traders may really appreciate. For example, the broker’s CopyTrader features lets clients see what a qualified group of traders is trading and buy it…
Wildfires in southern California have burned at least 47,000 acres in the Los Angeles area—the largest blaze, the Palisades Fire, has burned more than 23,000 acres. Thanks to dry and windy conditions, the fires are continuing to spread. At least 25 people are believed to have died in the fire…
Armed with $50 billion in dry powder, Swedish private equity firm EQT believes it can become the number one buyout firm in Asia and Europe, despite its lack of interest in the booming private credit business. By Hank Tucker, Forbes Staff Conni Jonsson grew up on a farm in rural…
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Washington is abuzz over whether Congress will address President-elect Donald Trump’s ambitious policy agenda in one bill or two. But…
TomoCredit, a five-year-old San Francisco startup that claims it boosts consumers’ credit scores, is facing a growing number of problems,…
Millions of student loan borrowers face an uncertain future as a second Trump administration prepares to return to Washington. But…
The 2024 presidential election has ended, and Donald Trump is poised to retake the White House, with big implications for…
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Having an account that’s accessible whenever and wherever internet access is available makes it easier to do everyday banking tasks, like checking your balance, making person-to-person transfers and paying bills. Plus, online-only banks usually offer higher rates and low (or no) fees on their products.…
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Key takeaways Credit repair is a term used to describe the process of restoring your credit rating. You can hire a credit repair…
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Thanks to more than a decade of Dodd-Frank and Basel III regulations, the Trump administration inherits a well-capitalized and liquid banking system. Squandering…
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Key takeaways The Southwest Companion Pass is attainable by using Southwest credit card welcome bonuses to meet the 135,000-point requirement. Applying for a…
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Key takeaways Fiduciary duty obligates a professional to act in the client’s best interests. This can apply to financial advisors, attorneys, real estate agents and other professionals. Fiduciary duty is legally binding and forbids the fiduciary from acting in the best interests of themself or their employer. While it may…
Daniel Tardif/Getty Images Key takeaways A business line of credit (LOC) can provide financing for larger business expenses but could be more difficult to qualify for than a business credit card. An LOC offers financing for a defined draw period during which you can access the funds, whereas…
John Smith/VIEWpress/Getty Images Key takeaways The Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card rewards you with 3X points on restaurants, travel, gas stations and EV charging stations, transit, select streaming services and phone plans. The card also offers some travel benefits — such as an auto rental collision damage waiver and…
Launching a startup business is exciting, but it can also be stressful if you need external money to keep the momentum going. While the U.S. Small Business Administration offers several small business loans for established companies, there are also some loan options available to new ventures. This guide will cover…
Only one in five Americans has more emergency savings now than at the start of 2024, according to Bankrate’s most recent Emergency Savings Survey. If you’re one of those savers looking for ways to grow your emergency fund, help is on the way from an unlikely corner: Earning more interest…
Key takeaways Paying off student loans early can benefit you financially, but it should typically come second to building your emergency fund and retirement savings. People with private student loans or without other debt tend to benefit more from paying off student loans early. If you have federal student loans…
Pramote Polyamate/Getty Images Key takeaways Certificates of deposit (CDs) can be a good vehicle to grow funds that you know you won’t need for a certain period of time — as long as you don’t chip away at your earnings by paying early withdrawal penalties. Maintaining an emergency fund in…
wera Rodsawang/GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Options can be a blast, allowing you to make many times your money in a short period. But getting familiar with how options trading works can take some time – and if you’re using real money, it can be expensive. That’s where options simulators can…
Kiyoshi Hijiki/Getty Images Key takeaways Keeping up with your car’s maintenance can help you stop extensive — and expensive — damage in its tracks. It’s a good idea to take your vehicle to a mechanic for a basic inspection once per year. Regular maintenance can help you avoid accidents, breakdowns…
Key takeaways Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) have gained popularity as interest rates have risen. ARMs generally have slightly lower rates than fixed-rate mortgages. If you expect rates to fall, or plan to move before the initial fixed-rate period expires, getting an ARM can make sense. With mortgage rates holding steady at high…