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Bankrate basics

Bankrate basics

The smart stuff

Breaking down the basics

Spoiler alert: You need to learn about money if you want to make it work for you. But where should you start? Introducing Bankrate Basics—courses designed to give you the essentials of important money topics in a fast and fun way.

In less time than it takes to watch your favorite reality TV series, you can learn all about investing, student loans, homebuying and more! We can't promise any table-flipping drama, but we can promise some solid lessons packed with actionable tips.

Grab some popcorn (or a pencil!) and get ready to learn. We're going back to the basics.

Learn more about debt management

Calculators

Find a calculator

Calculate everything from credit card interest to debt pay-down

Hub Page

Access debt management tools

Get the help you need to manage your debt, all in one place

Make a plan

Keep learning

Learn the ins and outs of debt consolidation and explore your options

Learn more about investing

Calculator

Calculate your earnings

See how much you can expect your investments to grow over time
Hub page

Keep exploring

Explore all our investing tools and resources

Roundup

Explore top brokers

Read our reviews of the best online brokers


Learn more about retirement

Resource hub

Keep learning

Get the latest info on all things retirement, plus tools and tips
Calculator

Find your plan

Calculate your retirement savings and see if you're on track

Article

Find a retirement spot

Read our analysis of the best—and worst—states to retire


Learn more about student loans

Rates

Compare student
loan rates

See top offers from lenders and find one that works for you and your budget
Article

Read more about student loans

Learn strategies for managing your payments

Calculator

Find your repayment strategy

Calculate your monthly payments, explore repayment strategies, and see how much interest you'll pay


Learn more about home refinance

Hub page

Explore refinance resources

See our top tools and articles to help your refi
Rates

Compare refinance rates

View rates from top lenders and request free quotes online

Calculator

Calculate your refi

See if refinancing makes sense for your unique situation