Current mortgage rates have stabilized. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is now 6.00%. The 15-year fixed rate is now at 5.50%. Since these are national averages, you may qualify for an even lower rate. Shop around with a few mortgage lenders to find the best rate deal. Here are the current…
Find out how much you could earn by locking in a high CD rate today. A certificate of deposit (CD) allows you to lock in a competitive rate on your savings and help your balance grow. However, rates vary widely among financial institutions, so it’s important to make sure you’re getting the best rate possible…
Interest rates on home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and home equity loans average in the low to mid 7% range. If you’re looking to access equity in your home without selling or refinancing your low primary mortgage rate, a second mortgage could be the answer you’re looking for. The average HELOC rate is 7.25%according…
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has fallen back to a significant base. The current 30-year rate is 6.00%based on data collected from Zillow’s lender marketplace. The annual fixed rate of 15% is 5.50%. Now may be a good time to lock in a mortgage rate. Here are the current mortgage rates, according to the…
Find out if now is the right time to put your money in a savings account. In 2024, the Federal Reserve implemented a series of cuts to the federal funds rate and those rates continued on a downward trend through 2025. As a result, deposit interest rates have fallen from their all-time highs. Still, it…
Find out which banks offer the best MMA rates right now. The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate three times in 2024 and three times in 2025. As a result, deposit interest rates (including money market account rates) have been falling. It’s more important than ever to compare MMA rates and make sure you’re…
Find out which banks offer the best CD rates right now. If you’re looking for a safe place to keep your savings, a certificate of deposit (CD) can be a great option. These accounts typically offer higher interest rates than traditional checking and savings accounts. However, CD rates can vary widely. Learn more about the…
A delayed reading of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge released Thursday keeps the central bank on track to hold interest rates steady next week. The Bureau of Economic Analysis released a combined measure of the Personal Consumption Expenditure Index for October and November due to the government shutdown that showed inflation rose 2.8% year…
Mortgage and refinancing rates have dropped slightly. According to Zillow, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell two basis points to 6.03%and the 15-year rate decreased by the same margin until 5.48%. This could be a good time to lock in a mortgage rate. Here are the current mortgage rates, according to the latest data from…
Broadcast Retirement Network’s Jeffrey Snyder discusses private equity performance with Eileen Appelbaum, PhD, of the Center for Economic and Policy Research. Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcasting Retirement Network Dr. Appelbaum, it’s a pleasure to see you again. Happy New Year and thanks for joining us this morning. I’m glad to be back with you. Let’s talk about…
