For Recent Graduates and Young Adults Just Getting Started, Stick to the Financial Basics, This Expert Says

For Recent Graduates and Young Adults Just Getting Started, Stick to the Financial Basics, This Expert Says

Getting a handle on your financial life can feel overwhelming when you launch into your adult life, as many recent graduates are now doing. Most people don’t put much thought into the fundamentals ahead of time: getting health insurance, paying off debt, contributing to retirement plans, building an emergency cushion, knowing your credit score and…

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Mortgage and refinance rates today, May 9, 2026: 30- and 15-year rates rise again

Mortgage and refinance rates today, May 9, 2026: 30- and 15-year rates rise again

Yesterday we said: “It wouldn’t be a surprise if tomorrow’s interest rate article talked about mortgage rates going up again.” As predicted, 30- and 15-year fixed-rate loans have increased again. According to Zillow Lender Marketplace rates, the current 30-year fixed rate is 6.25%seven basis points more than yesterday. Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed rate rises nine…

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Mortgage and Refinancing Interest Rates Today, April 11, 2026: Rates Continue to Fall Amid Iran Ceasefire

Mortgage and Refinancing Interest Rates Today, April 11, 2026: Rates Continue to Fall Amid Iran Ceasefire

Mortgage rates have dropped five days in a row. According to Zillow Lender Marketplace, the current 30-year fixed rate is 6.15%seven basis points less than last weekend. Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed rate has dropped eight basis points since last weekend to 5.64%. Here are the current mortgage rates, according to the latest data from Zillow:…

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