Mortgage rates have increased since last week. According to Zillow data, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has risen 13 basis points to 6.10%, and the 15-year fixed rate has risen 14 basis points to 5.55%. The Federal Reserve will announce on Wednesday whether it will cut the federal funds rate for the third time this…
The national average HELOC rate has slowly dropped, according to analytics company Curinos. The rate on a home equity line of credit is now below 7.5%, its lowest point in 2025. According to data from Curinos, the average weekly HELOC rate is 7.44%. The highest HELOC rate in 2025 occurred in January, and the current…
The current national average HELOC rate is at its 2025 low, according to analytics firm Curinos. The home equity line of credit rate has fallen 60 basis points since the beginning of 2025. According to data from Curinos, the average weekly HELOC rate is 7.44% — 60 basis points less than at the beginning of…
Gold futures () opened at $4,228.10 per troy ounce on Monday, down 0.4% from Friday’s closing price of $4,243. The price of gold fell in early trading. The US central bank’s policy-making committee will meet on Tuesday and Wednesday to confirm or adjust interest rates. Analysts and investors largely expect a quarter-point rate cut. CME…
According to Zillow, mortgage rates are rising. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has increased 13 basis points to 6.10%and the 15-year fixed rate has risen 14 basis points to 5.55%. However, remember that these are national averages. Depending on your location, financial profile, and mortgage lender, you may be able to get a lower…
Find out how much you could earn by locking in a high CD rate today. A certificate of deposit (CD) allows you to lock in a competitive rate on your savings and help your balance grow. However, rates vary widely among financial institutions, so it’s important to make sure you’re getting the best rate possible…
Find out if now is the right time to put your money in a savings account. The Federal Reserve recently implemented a series of cuts to the federal funds rate. As a result, deposit interest rates are falling from their all-time highs. Still, it is possible to find high-yield savings accounts that pay more than…
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed Monday down -0.53%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.90%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.36%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25) fell -0.50% and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ25) fell -0.36%. Stock indices closed lower on Monday as higher bond yields…
Current savings account rates still remain well above the national average. The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate three times in 2024 and twice in 2025. This means deposit account rates are also falling. It’s more important than ever to make sure you get the highest possible rate on your savings, and a high-yield…
Mortgage rates vary across the country, but some borrowers are getting the lowest rates in a long time. According to Zillow data, the current average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.00%. The 15-year fixed rate is 5.50%. Last Wednesday, Freddie Mac reported a 30-year rate of 6.23%. That tells you how important it is to…
