http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx All the new personal finance stories of the day en-us Copyright 2013, Bankrate Inc. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:11:50 GMT webmaster@bankrate.com (webmaster) http://www.bankrate.com/Images/logos/bankratelogo.gif http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx 118 22 60 A first-time homebuyer's inexperience can cause some costly mistakes. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/mortgage/first-time-homebuying-regrets.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/mortgage/first-time-homebuying-regrets.aspx There are a lot of wrong ideas going around about the health care overhaul law. Get the facts. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/insurance/8-biggest-mix-ups-health-care-reform.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/insurance/8-biggest-mix-ups-health-care-reform.aspx Your marginal tax rate determines if you should stick with a student loan or get a family loan. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/weighing-student-loan-interest-deduction.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/weighing-student-loan-interest-deduction.aspx Don't focus on price alone. There's much more to consider when choosing your next insurer. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/insurance/compare-insurance-companies.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/insurance/compare-insurance-companies.aspx Don't let thefts or mishaps destroy your big day. Get married to the idea of wedding insurance. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/insurance/wedding-insurance.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/insurance/wedding-insurance.aspx Many laws treat same-sex homeowners differently from traditional married couples. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/same-sex-couples-real-estate-law-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/same-sex-couples-real-estate-law-1.aspx If you're carrying a large debt load, a cash-out refinance can help put you on a better path. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/cash-out-mortgage-pay-off-credit-cards.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/cash-out-mortgage-pay-off-credit-cards.aspx Retirement money is safe in bankruptcy, as long as you keep it in the right place. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/debt/401k-safe-bankruptcy.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/debt/401k-safe-bankruptcy.aspx If you don't plan for the distribution of your assets, your state has a backup plan for you. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/personal-finance/the-basics-of-estate-planning-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/personal-finance/the-basics-of-estate-planning-1.aspx