San Francisco-based Chime, the largest digital bank in America, wants to go public at a price between $24 and $26 per share, which implies a fully diluted valuation of about $11 billion, according to a new press release and filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). That’s down steeply…
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a Catholic organization qualifies for a tax exemption even though its operations were not primarily religious. The decision overturned a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling. Background Under Wisconsin law, certain religious organizations may be exempt from paying taxes, including unemployment compensation…
Foreign transaction fees are just one of several annoying travel fees that can be added to your purchases when you use a credit card to pay overseas. Thankfully, many business credit cards waive these fees, which may be just what you need if your business frequently travels abroad. The best…
President Trump’s 2026 budget would freeze spending for many services for older adults, deeply cut others, continue his efforts to slash government staffing for key programs, and abolish a critical federal office that manages many of those initiatives. It would retain, but sharply reduce funding for, the National Institute on…
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The budget reconciliation bill passed by the House on May 22 would cut taxes by an average of about $2,900 in 2026, according to a new analysis by the Tax Policy Center that reflects eleventh hour changes to the measure. About 84 percent of households…
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Drs Producoes/Getty Images Many different people refer to themselves as financial advisors, which can make it difficult to tell who is genuinely trying to do what’s best for you and who might be selling products or services that mostly enrich themselves. Finding a fiduciary financial advisor to work with can…
In early 2025, E-Trade launched a series of five no-fee index mutual funds, making it the second major online brokerage to offer no-cost funds, following Fidelity Investments. That’s good news for investors at E-Trade, and the move puts even further pressure on the costs of mutual funds and ETFs, both of…
Credit Sesame explores 10 potentially credit-building lifestyle choices, from payment strategies to account setup tips that can help support your credit health. Your credit score reflects more than just how you borrow. It also responds to how you manage bills, track spending, and make consistent financial decisions. When these actions…
Key takeaways If you’re looking for an entry-level travel card, the Discover it® Miles and Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card are two strong options. Both cards offer a flat 1.5X miles or points on every dollar spent with no annual fees and no foreign transaction fees, plus solid…
Annuities can be a solid tool for generating guaranteed income in retirement, but they’re not for everyone. Despite promises of financial peace of mind, annuities come with some big trade-offs. They’re complex, often expensive and restrict access to your funds. Before you tie up your money potentially for decades, it’s…
Florida drivers with marks on their license may be required to carry SR-22 insurance in order to be legal while behind the wheel. Despite the name, an SR-22 isn’t actually insurance itself, but rather is a certificate that states that you have the appropriate amount of insurance coverage. Your carrier…
Key takeaways A balance transfer credit card can help you pay off your debt faster and save money on interest, but you’ll usually pay a balance transfer fee for the privilege. Balance transfer credit cards offer advantages, including consolidating multiple payments, lowering total interest paid and paying…
For millions of aging adults, finding a practical, reliable way to fund long-term care is one of the biggest challenges of retirement planning. The options aren’t great. Many people assume Medicare will handle it — it won’t. Medicare, which typically starts at age 65, only covers costs at nursing homes…
Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways If you’ve had no offers, or solely lowball offers, it’s possible that buyers see your house as overpriced. Similarly, if your home has been on the market for longer than the local average, buyers may be seeing better value elsewhere.…
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Home equity rates are on an upward course again. In the most recent week, the average rate on a $30,000 home equity line of credit (HELOC) rose 13 basis points to 8.27 percent, close to the highest level we’ve seen since the beginning of…
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