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Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate A split decision for home equity rates this week. In its fifth straight week of gains, the $30,000 home equity line of credit jumped two basis points to 7.41%, close to its highest level this year, according to Bankrate’s national survey of lenders. Meanwhile, the…
While obtaining coverage past age 75 comes with challenges, including higher premiums and more limited options, several types of policies remain available that are specifically designed for older adults. Taking advantage of these options can provide much-needed protection from financial burden for your family during an already difficult time, or…
I threw myself a retirement party at 64, convinced I’d timed everything perfectly. Three months later, my financial adviser—the one I’d finally hired—looked at my numbers and went quiet. “You could have retired at 62,” she said. “Maybe even 61.” I’d worked two unnecessary years. Missed two years of travel,…
BearFotos / Shutterstock.comYou know those bumper stickers that read “I brake for yard sales”? Well, mine says, “I brake for thrift stores.” And I do. Over the past three decades, I’ve thrift-shopped my way across the Midwest, the Northeast and from L.A. to Seattle. Thankfully, I’m too picky to be…
Image by PM Images/Getty Images; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Mortgage rates moved up once again this week, with the 30-year fixed rate averaging 6.60%, up from 6.46% last week, according to Bankrate’s latest lender survey. Current mortgage rates Loan type Current 4 weeks ago One year ago 52-week average 52-week…
Sheena_Waldron / Shutterstock.comDollar stores lure us in with rock-bottom prices. Sometimes you get what you pay for, but often the things they sell are good products at a tremendous discount — a real bargain. Here’s what bargain-shopping experts say are some of the best buys at dollar stores. Read the…
Stokkete / Shutterstock.comMany grocery items have soared in price as inflation has run rampant throughout the U.S. economy. That means folks on tight budgets are having a tougher time paying for the foods they need. Fortunately, there are things you can do to trim your grocery tab, even when prices…
Key takeaways A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a variable-rate form of financing that lets you cash in on the equity you have in your home. HELOCs are a revolving line of credit, similar to a credit card — you can borrow what you need, repay it, then…
You know what’s coming this Memorial Day weekend. The “60% Off!” banners. The “Original: $299, Now: $129!” stickers. The countdown timers screaming that the deal ends Monday. Most of it is a lie. I’ve been doing this for more than 40 years, and I’ve watched retailers turn the fake sale…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Companies across industries and experience levels are hiring for remote, part-time jobs, making it possible to work from home without committing to full-time hours. Part-time remote jobs are roles that let you work from home for fewer than full-time hours, often with…
