Homeownership

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  California FAIR Plan insurance: What it is and how it works

  Understand what California’s Plan of last resort is and what it covers.

  11 min read Jul 02, 2025
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  Roof insurance: ACV vs. replacement cost

  Which should you choose: ACV roof coverage or replacement cost? Bankrate explains.

  8 min read Jul 02, 2025
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  Home equity news: Home price growth slows and tech transforms the homebuying experience

  A roundup of the week’s top stories in home equity, mortgages and real estate.

  2 min read Jun 27, 2025
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  Tax evasion is illegal, but tax avoidance? That’s smart financial planning — here’s what you should know

  Al Capone may be the face of tax evasion and all that can go wrong if you purposefully don’t pay your taxes. But tax avoidance is legal, and even encouraged by financial experts.

  4 min read Jun 20, 2025
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  How to get a mortgage

  Follow these 10 steps to nail the loan and make buying that home a reality.

  9 min read Jun 20, 2025
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  6 classic investing books every stock picker should read

  These books offer deep dives into investing and lighter reads from newer voices.

  5 min read Jun 20, 2025
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  How to split home equity in a divorce

  It’s not quite as simple as who gets the house. Here’s why.

  9 min read Jun 20, 2025
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  June Fed meeting recap: Fed leaves rates alone, continues to see two cuts in 2025

  Bankrate’s experts are reacting live to the Fed’s latest interest rate decision.

  31 min read Jun 18, 2025
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  How to access your home equity

  Your home isn’t a piggy bank, but there are wise ways to tap your ownership stake for cash.

  10 min read Jun 16, 2025
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  Home equity news: Hidden costs of homeownership and housing market predictions in 2025

  A roundup of the week’s top stories in home equity, mortgages and real estate.

  2 min read Jun 13, 2025