One of our favorite travel credit cards, the Capital One Venture, is now offering a sign-up bonus of up to 100,000 miles
The Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card is one of the best travel credit cards, especially if you don't want to keep track of bonus categories.
You'll earn 2 miles per dollar no matter what you buy, and it has a reasonable annual fee of $95.
The standard sign-up bonus is 50,000 miles, but for a limited time new cardholders can earn 100,000 miles.
You'll earn 50,000 miles after you spend $3,000 in the first three months, and another 50,000 miles after you spend $20,000 within the first 12 months of account opening.
Citi® Double Cash Card review: One of the best cash-back cards has no annual fee, and 0% intro APR on balance transfers for 18 months
If you want a simple cash-back card that earns valuable rewards no matter where you shop, the Citi Double Cash is a top option with no annual fee.
The Chase Sapphire Preferred is offering its highest-ever bonus to new cardholders, and it's worth up to $1,000
You can earn 20,000 more points than the usual sign-up bonus — which already one of the best intro offers around.
I'm a financial planner, and there's one type of life insurance I almost always recommend to my clients
When clients ask whether they should say yes to an expensive permanent life insurance policy, she steers them in another direction.
The best rewards credit cards of 2020
The best rewards credit cards to open now. We break down the best credit card options for earning points, miles, or cash back in 2020.
Today's best mortgage and refinance rates: Thursday, September 24, 2020
Mortgage and refinance rates have increased since last Thursday. The exception is the 5/1 adjustable rate, which is down by six basis points.
3 expenses people don't consider when buying a second home, according to financial planners
Not every cost of owning a second home is obvious — here are the hidden things to consider, like insurance costs and rental expenses.
An FHA loan is backed by the government, and it's easier to get than a conventional mortgage
FHA loans are easier to qualify for than conventional mortgages, with no income restrictions. But make sure you're comfortable with the guidelines.
Can you buy a car with a credit card? The answer depends on the dealership — and your credit limit
If your credit limit is high enough, you may be able to buy a car with your credit card — but only if the dealership allows it.
Black Americans' rocky relationship with banks can be traced back to an institution that promised wealth but collapsed after just 9 years
Frederick Douglass said the collapse of the Freedman's Bank "was equivalent to adding another 10 years of slavery to the Negro man."
With less than a month left to claim stimulus payments, the IRS will start sending letters this week
Notices for unclaimed stimulus checks are going to Americans who haven't filed a tax return for 2018 or 2019, likely because they didn't earn enough.
Today's best mortgage and refinance rates: Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Mortgage and refinance rates are low, and they should stay low for a long time. You may have time to improve your finances to get an even better rate.
The best investment apps for beginners
We chose SoFi Invest as our best investment app for beginners. Other categories: best for automated investing, best for active trading, and more.
The best affordable car insurance companies for 2020
To find the best cheap car insurance, you'll need to get quotes from multiple companies and compare them. But here are a few good places to start.
How a $10 whiteboard from Target helps me save over $1,500 a year on food
She bought a $10 whiteboard from Target that she uses for weekly meal planning, and it's helped her cut back on her spending and waste.
The best credit card offers in September: earn points, miles, or cash back
The best credit card offers of July, including bonuses from Amex, Southwest, United, the Chase Sapphire Preferred, and more.
There are 4 types of private mortgage insurance, and the type you choose determines how and when you pay
The most common type of private mortgage insurance has you pay in monthly installments. But you can also pay all in one lump sum, or a combo of both.
If you have the Chase Freedom card, you're missing out on extra cash back by not switching to the new Freedom Flex
The Freedom Flex has all of the benefits of the old Freedom card, plus more bonus categories and World Elite Mastercard perks.
Acorns makes it easy to invest your spare change, but the monthly fee might not make sense for everyone
With Acorns, you can round up your transactions to the nearest dollar and can start investing with as little as $5.
For a limited time, you can get an annual Business Insider subscription when you're approved for the Brex credit card for startups
An annual Business Insider subscription is valued at $99, and includes exclusive industry stories plus more than 150 pitch decks.
Half of Americans will need care as they age, and long-term care insurance can help cover the high cost
Americans are living longer. Half of Americans will need some sort of long term care, whether in-home, assisted living, or in a nursing home.
8 pieces of advice to help you retire when you want, according to people who have done it
To retire how you want to, it's crucial to plan ahead, according to retirees who have stopped working and continue to live comfortably.
4 ways to save on your next move, whether you're moving across town or across the country
You don't have to pay full price for your move — opt to pack and move small items on your own, and move at an off-peak time, like winter or a weekday.
Segregation has been embraced, mandated, and maintained in the United States by law and policy — here's how
A conversation with author Richard Rothstein on the laws and policies that prevent Black and white Americans from living in integrated neighborhoods.
We did the math to see if buying a house is a better investment than the stock market, and stocks have historically come out way ahead
There's an ongoing debate over whether real estate is a better investment than the stock market. We compared the two over the past three decades.
Today's best mortgage and refinance rates: Tuesday, September 22, 2020
This could be a great time to get a fixed-rate mortgage. Adjustable rates are still low, but fixed rates are the better deal right now.
Inheriting an IRA? Here are all the options and withdrawal rules beneficiaries should know
An inherited IRA is established with funds bequeathed from a deceased person's IRA or 401(k). Beneficiaries need to follow withdrawal and other rules.
Personal Finance Insider's guide to financial planners is free for Business Insider Premium subscribers
Personal Finance Insider's new "Guide to Financial Planners" e-book answers all your questions about finding and working with financial planners.
How much second home can you afford? Financial planners say there are 3 factors to consider
When considering how much second home you can afford, factor in insurance coverage and surprise homeownership expenses.
The best banks and credit unions in Florida for 2020
The best banks in Florida are all federally insured and have a wide range of products, such as bank accounts, investment accounts, and loans.
The best bank account bonuses right now
You can receive some of the best bank account bonuses by opening a new account, depositing money, and keeping the account open for a few months.
Credit card issuers like American Express and Citi are making it easier than ever to earn and redeem points during quarantine
Amex, Capital One, and other issuers are making it easier to earn bonus points and enjoy card benefits with new, non-travel features.
4 reasons why you should choose a cash-back card for your first credit card
Cash-back cards often have no annual fee, which means you can keep them forever — which is good news for your credit score.
My grandma's been retired comfortably for 22 years thanks to a simple rule she lived by
Grandma Ellen worked as a nurse and earned a pension, but she saved in an IRA and lived frugally to ensure her golden years were golden.
Civil rights leaders at the head of the NAACP and the National Urban League say Americans get 2 things wrong about the racial wealth gap
Marc Morial and Ben Jealous spell out myths and facts about the racial wealth gap, including the myth that "race-neutral" policy is the answer.
The best CD rates of September 2020
We combed through offerings at over 2 dozen national banks to find the best CD rates right now. Here are our top picks for 1-year to 5-year terms.
The best 5-year CD rates for September 2020
Five-year CDs — the longest term you can get at most banks and credit unions — offer some of the best CD rates you can find right now.
The best 2-year CD rates for September 2020
In most cases, you'll lock in the best 2-year CD rates for the full term. You can snag higher APYs with longer terms, but 2-year CDs have their perks.
The best 1-year CD rates for September 2020
The best 1-year CD rates are around 1.00%, and in most cases, you'll lock in that rate for the entire year.
Black Americans are less likely to invest than white Americans, but experts say 5 steps can change that
To close the investing gap, it's important to know why investing matters, increase earning power, seek out reliable information, and take action.
11 programs that help first-time homebuyers get a mortgage
There are programs that help first-time homebuyers qualify for mortgages, from government-backed loans to state-specific grants.
Today's best mortgage and refinance rates: Monday, September 21, 2020
Mortgage rates have decreased since this time last month, and most have gone down since last Monday. Refinance rates are down across the board.
4 things to know before getting your first homeowners insurance policy
To get the right homeowners insurance policy, plan to shop around to find the best deal, and understand what is and isn't covered by your policy.
Live Oak Bank review: High rates on savings and CDs, and no monthly service fees
Live Oak Bank pays competitive interest rates on savings and CDs. There are no monthly fees, and CDs charge low early withdrawal penalties.
What 3 self-made Black millionaires want Black Americans to know about building wealth
They're founders, CEOs, and financial coaches, and they all built their companies from the ground up.
I thought buying a home would be as easy as it seems on "Fixer Upper," but it ended up taking 4 months and tons of my time
The author didn't realize it'd take so long before she had the keys in her hand — but her expectations were skewed from the start.