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Publix is set to open five new locations in three states by the end of April, bringing its iconic green logo to customers across the Southeast. According to the company’s “New Store Openings” page, five new locations will open their doors before the end of April, with three in Florida,…
Vinyl and laminate are both manufactured types of flooring that are budget-friendly alternatives to more traditional hardwood flooring. Vinyl is generally considered a higher-end option that has greater durability and visual appeal, but the quality of each product can vary widely. Understanding the difference between vinyl flooring vs. laminate is…
PM Images/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Credit unions are not-for-profit, member-owned institutions that commonly offer savings accounts with above-average rates, low minimum deposit requirements and low (or no) fees. While some credit unions restrict membership to those of a certain location or occupation, others make it easy for anyone to…
Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate When Jessica Lee bought her townhome in Nashville, Tennessee, the builder offered 5% in closing costs if she’d borrow from their preferred lender. The 28-year-old financial analyst felt if she didn’t use the lender, she wouldn’t get the house. “If the builder is offering it, it’d…
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate The Federal Reserve doesn’t set mortgage rates outright, but its decisions do play a role in the percentages lenders offer would-be homeowners. And even if the Fed keeps its benchmark rate unchanged, mortgage rates can still fluctuate. Here’s how the Fed’s monetary policy…
J.D. Power recently released a vehicle dependability study which named Lexus as the brand with the least amount of problems per hundred vehicles. Lexus’ most affordable new vehicle starts at far below the average new vehicle price for 2026. The Japanese luxury brand makes cars and SUVs that share Toyota’s…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Remote work has become a defining feature of the modern job market, offering flexibility, autonomy, and better work-life balance. In response to this shift, more companies now offer fully remote or hybrid roles across industries and experience levels. As professionals search for…
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Boldin.It’s not unusual for people to look for ways to cut housing costs, and it’s especially true of older adults who may be looking for ways to retire early or make living on a fixed income more comfortable.…
Cavan Images/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Monthly car payments continue to hit record levels for both new and used cars. Auto loan interest rates have decreased and reached their lowest levels since 2023. The overall cost of car ownership remains elevated due to steep insurance and…
Buying a home is an exhilarating and exhausting process, one that tests the wits and resolve of even experienced buyers. And some of the very people you turn to for guidance might not always have your best interests in mind. Some of the industry’s sales tactics can make it unnecessarily…
