FHA 203(k) loans: What they are and how they work
This type of mortgage lets you pay for a home and renovations with a single loan.
5 min read
Jan 26, 2023
Libby Wells is a part-time editor at Bankrate. Previously, she was Bankrate's chief copy editor and a credit card reporter. Libby spent most of her career as a newspaper journalist and has more than 30 years of experience as a writer and editor.
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Brick-and-mortar banks vs. online banks: Pros and cons
Keeping your savings in a bank down the street may seem like the obvious play, but there may be real downsides for doing so.
5 min read Jan 24, 2023 -
What you should (and shouldn’t) store in a safe deposit box
Some items are good candidates for storage in a safe deposit box, but others aren’t.
5 min read Jan 24, 2023 -
TD Bank CD rates
Here’s everything you need to know about TD Bank’s CD rates.
2 min read Jan 24, 2023 -
TD Bank savings account rates
Everything you need to know about the bank’s rates.
2 min read Jan 23, 2023 -
Bank of America CD rates
Looking for a CD? Here’s what the big bank will pay you.
1 min read Jan 20, 2023 -
The best health savings account (HSA) providers of 2023
Confused about finding an HSA? Use these tips to determine the best deal for you.
6 min read Jan 12, 2023 -
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Capital One savings account rates
Here’s everything you need to know about the online bank’s yields.
1 min read Jan 06, 2023 -
Wells Fargo checking accounts
Here’s everything you need to know about the big bank’s checking accounts.
5 min read Dec 22, 2022 -
PNC Bank CD rates
Everything you need to know about the bank’s yields on CDs.
2 min read Dec 21, 2022 -
Marcus by Goldman Sachs savings account rates
Here’s what you need to know about the online bank’s savings payouts.
1 min read Dec 21, 2022 -
Should you buy a house? 8 signs you’re ready to stop renting
Home equity, here you come — provided you meet at least some of these criteria.
9 min read Dec 21, 2022 -
Citibank savings account rates
Find out whether Citibank’s savings accounts are for you.
2 min read Dec 16, 2022 -
Bank of America checking accounts
Everything you need to know about BofA’s checking accounts.
4 min read Dec 16, 2022
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Selling a home in Minnesota
The median sale price of Minnesota homes has increased by nearly 8 percent over the past year. Here’s how to sell yours.
9 min read Oct 05, 2022 -
Buying a house in Minnesota: A how-to
From booming Minneapolis to the remote Canadian border, there’s a wide range of places to consider calling home here.
9 min read Oct 05, 2022 -
Selling a home in Massachusetts
Sale inventory is low in the Bay State, particularly in the Boston metro area, so every new property listed will capture attention.
10 min read Sep 09, 2022 -
Buying a house in Massachusetts: A how-to
Buying a home in Massachusetts can put you in some of the most beautiful parts of New England. Here’s what you need to know.
10 min read Sep 09, 2022 -
What is an investment property?
It’s real estate purchased for a financial return. Here’s how to pick a money maker, vs a money pit.
5 min read Aug 26, 2022 -
Property taxes: What are they and how do I calculate them?
Everything you need to know about this local tithe, one of the biggest expenses of homeownership.
4 min read Aug 26, 2022 -
Selling a home in Georgia
It’s a good time to sell a Georgia peach of a home. Median sale prices here have increased by nearly 20 percent over the past year.
11 min read Aug 25, 2022 -
Buying a house in Georgia: A how-to
Whether you want the big-city energy of Atlanta or a more laid-back Southern vibe, the Peach State can provide.
11 min read Aug 25, 2022