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Mortgage Rates Decline to Lowest Levels Since Early 2023
By
Terry Lane
Published Sep 11, 2024
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Top CDs Today, Sept. 10, 2024 - Highest Rate Drops to 5.25%
By
Jen Hubley Luckwaldt
Published Sep 10, 2024
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Most Americans Say College Education Isn’t Worth Heavy Burden of Student Loan Debt
By
Elizabeth Guevara
Published Sep 10, 2024
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Get Ready: The Best Week of the Year To Buy a Home Is Coming Up
By
Elizabeth Guevara
Published Sep 10, 2024
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Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Sept. 10, 2024
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 10, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Sink to Lowest Level Since February 2023
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 10, 2024
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30-Year Mortgage Rates Keep Marching Down, Hitting 19-Month Low
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 10, 2024
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Top CD Rates Today, Sept. 9, 2024 - Lock In 5.35% for 6 Months, or 5.25% for a Year
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 09, 2024
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Mortgage Rates and Prices Are Falling. People Still Aren't Happy About the Housing Market
By
Elizabeth Guevara
Published Sep 09, 2024
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What Advisors Are Telling Clients Who are Over-Exposed To Tech Stocks
By
Trina Paul
Published Sep 09, 2024
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Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Sept. 9, 2024
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 09, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Drop to 19-Month Low
By
Sabrina Karl
Updated Sep 09, 2024
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Mortgage Rates Continue Falling
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 09, 2024
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Have an I Bond? Why You Should Move the Money to a CD as Fast as You Can
By
Sabrina Karl
Updated Sep 06, 2024
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Top CD Rates Today, Sept. 6, 2024 - Lock In 5.00% to 5.35% for Up to 15 Months
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 06, 2024
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Mortgage Rates Sink to New Low
By
Sabrina Karl
Updated Sep 06, 2024
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Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Sept. 6, 2024
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 06, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Drop For Almost Every Loan Type
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 06, 2024
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Top CDs Today, Sept. 5, 2024 - Best 5-Year Rate Moves Lower
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 05, 2024
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Earn a Guaranteed 6% on Your Cash for 6 Months—And Withdraw Anytime
By
Sabrina Karl
Updated Sep 05, 2024
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3 Ways Experts Say You Can Stash Cash If You're Worried About Your Job
By
Elizabeth Guevara
Published Sep 05, 2024
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30-Year Mortgage Rates Fall, Returning to Last Week's 16-Month Low
By
Sabrina Karl
Updated Sep 05, 2024
U.S. map showing the 30-year mortgage rates for every state - Sep. 5, 2024 U.S. map showing the 30-year mortgage rates for every state - Sep. 5, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Sept. 5, 2024
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 05, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Drop
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 05, 2024
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Top CD Rates Today, Sept. 4, 2024 - Guarantee 5.00% or More, For Up to 15 Months
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 04, 2024
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This 'Rare Gem' of a CD Doesn't Just Pay a High Rate. Early Withdrawal Is Penalty-Free.
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 04, 2024
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Rethinking Retirement Investing Ahead of Fed Rate Cut? What You Need To Know
By
Trina Paul
Updated Sep 04, 2024
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The American Dream Now Costs $4.4 Million
By
Hiranmayi Srinivasan and Amanda Morelli
Published Sep 04, 2024
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Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Sept. 4, 2024
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 04, 2024
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30-year Mortgage Refinance Rates Hold Close to 18-Month Low
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 04, 2024
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Mortgage Rates Dip Again, Nearing Lowest Level Since April 2023
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 04, 2024
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This Change Brought More Homebuyers Back to the Market Last Week
By
Terry Lane
Published Sep 04, 2024
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Top CDs Today, Sept. 3, 2024 - Highest Rate Drops in Multiple Terms
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 03, 2024
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3 Ways To Prepare for Retirement While Facing a Social Security Shortfall
By
Trina Paul
Published Sep 03, 2024
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Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Sept. 3, 2024
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 03, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Edge Higher Again
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 03, 2024
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Mortgage Rates Climb Again, Moving a Bit Above Last Week's 16-Month Low
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 03, 2024
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3 Things You Can Do With Your Money Before the Fed Starts Cutting Rates
By
Elizabeth Guevara
Published Sep 02, 2024
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Is Now the Right Time To Refinance Your Mortgage?
By
Elizabeth Guevara
Published Sep 02, 2024
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Using Credit Cards More Often? Here's How Experts Say You Should Manage
By
Elizabeth Guevara
Published Sep 01, 2024
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You Might Not Need to Skip Retirement Savings to Pay Student Loans
By
Trina Paul
Published Aug 31, 2024
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Top CDs Today, Aug. 30, 2024 - Nation-Leading Rate Dips to 5.35%
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Aug 30, 2024
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Most Americans Would Take Early Social Security Benefits, Surveys Say
By
Trina Paul
Published Aug 30, 2024
Tourists move through the plaza in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building April 07, 2023 in Washington, DC. According to a ProPublica report published Thursday, Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas failed to include in his financial disclosures that for decades he was treated to luxury vacations by Texas real estate magnate and Republican mega-donor Harlan Crow. Tourists move through the plaza in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building April 07, 2023 in Washington, DC. According to a ProPublica report published Thursday, Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas failed to include in his financial disclosures that for decades he was treated to luxury vacations by Texas real estate magnate and Republican mega-donor Harlan Crow.
What the Supreme Court’s Latest Decision on Student Loans Means for Borrowers
By
Elizabeth Guevara
Published Aug 30, 2024
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These States Have the Most Expensive Gas Prices This Labor Day Weekend
By
Terry Lane
Updated Aug 30, 2024
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Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 30, 2024
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Aug 30, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Rise Slightly From 18-Month Low
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Aug 30, 2024
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Mortgage Rates Inch Up, But Keep Close to 16-Month Low
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Aug 30, 2024
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Top CD Rates Today, Aug. 29, 2024 - You Can Still Lock In 5.25% for Up to a Year
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Aug 29, 2024
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How Far Will Rates Fall This Year on High-Yield Savings Accounts?
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Aug 29, 2024
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Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 29, 2024
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Aug 29, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Drop Again, Sinking to New 18-Month Low
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Aug 29, 2024
Last 90 days of the 30-year new purchase mortgage rate average - Aug. 29, 2024 Last 90 days of the 30-year new purchase mortgage rate average - Aug. 29, 2024
Mortgage Rates Fall to New Low—Cheapest in Almost 17 Months
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Aug 29, 2024
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Pending Home Sales Unexpectedly Dropped In July
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Aug 29, 2024
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Top CDs Today, Aug. 28, 2024 - Leading 4-Year Rate Falls
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Aug 28, 2024
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Don't Wait to Guarantee a 5% CD Rate—APYs Could Start Falling Fast
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Aug 28, 2024
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Why Summer Gas Prices Are Falling To Lows We Haven't Seen in Years
By
Terry Lane
Published Aug 28, 2024
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There Are More 401(k) and IRA Millionaires Than Ever Right Now
By
Trina Paul
Published Aug 28, 2024
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Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 28, 2024
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Aug 28, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Hold at Lowest Average in 18 Months
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Aug 28, 2024