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Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Money market funds are an investing and savings vehicle that holds short-term…
FG Trade/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Your credit score is one of the most important factors lenders look…
Key takeaways An expense ratio is the cost of owning a fund on an annual basis and measured as a…
It’s never been easier to buy stock. If you have a little bit of money and a brokerage account, you…
irina88w/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is an extra fee for conventional mortgage borrowers putting…
Investing in real estate can be an attractive way to put your money to work for you — but what…
Business owners must be able to show that they are at least 25 percent Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic or Native…
Key takeaways Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and index funds both offer a straightforward way to diversify your investment portfolio. Both fund…
Key takeaways 401(k) retirement plans come in two types: traditional and Roth. A traditional 401(k) allows you to contribute…
Key takeaways A 457(b) retirement plan is a tax-advantaged way for government employees, and a few others, to save for…












