Personal Finance
Key takeaways There are many different ways to invest, but most investors hold stocks or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in their…
There’s good news for potential homebuyers: mortgage rates continued to trend down this week. In January, rates hit 7.04%, the…
Retirees with significant assets often have to plan around required minimum distributions (RMDs). If you already have sufficient income and don’t…
An inheritance can offer helpful financial support, but it may also come with tax considerations. The taxes you might owe…
Anchiy/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways To preapprove you for a mortgage, a lender will require documentation proving your…
Annual inflation increased to 2.8% in February, an unexpected decline from 3.0% in January, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI)…
Retirement living communities aim to fit needs of people age 55 and older, with amenities such as housekeeping, maintenance, organized…
Understanding what counts as taxable income and what does not can significantly impact your financial planning and tax obligations. The…
Retirement nest eggs and Social Security benefits are key sources of funds for many Americans as they live out their…
When you sell a primary residence, the IRS allows you to exclude from your capital gains taxes the first $250,000…
When tax season rolls around, homeowners often wonder if property taxes are deductible on their tax returns. The answer is…
The Standard & Poor’s 500 – the S&P 500 – is the benchmark stock index in the United States, and…