These Forgotten Tax Credits Could Save You More Than You Think
The IRS provides tax credits for a wide range of expenses you pay during the tax year but the rules can be complicated. Find ...
30-Year Mortgage Rates Fall Again
Rewinding further, the 30-year average notched a high 7.37% last spring, so today's rates are significantly improved vs. 10 ...
Earning Less Than 4% on Your Cash? These Safe, Easy Options Can Boost Your Return as High as 5%
If you have idle cash, you can put the money to work earning a great return these days. Here's what the best savings, CD, ...
This Big Bank Has Raised Its Rates in Six CD Terms—Including No-Penalty Options
The best CD rates have gradually dipped as a result of the Fed's 2024 rate cuts. But one large U.S. bank has boosted its APYs ...
Two Senators Want to Cap Credit-Card Rates at 10%. Banks Say That Would Cut Credit Access
A bipartisan pair of senators want to cap your credit-card interest at less than half the typical rate. They may have President Trump's support—but banks aren't so excited.
Did Consumers Experience a Holiday ‘Hangover’ in January?
U.S. retail sales surprised economists by falling 0.9% in January, much steeper than anticipated, as economists said some ...
Mortgage Rates Jump Across Almost Every Loan Type
Wednesday, pushing the average to a two-week high. Rates moved higher for almost every other loan type as well.
Mortgage Rates Bobbing in a Narrow Range Near 8-Week Low
The 30-year mortgage rate average continues to waver, rising slightly Tuesday to 6.85%. The flagship average has been moving ...
Refinance Rates Reverse Course With a Sizable Drop
Rates on 30-year refinance loans dropped 8 basis points Thursday, reducing the average to the notable 7.00% mark. Last week, ...
Saver’s Tax Credit: A Retirement Savings Incentive
The saver’s tax credit helps people who earn modest incomes save more for retirement. Learn whether you qualify for it and the advantages it can provide.
CPI Inflation Was Higher Than Expected In January
Inflation rose unexpectedly in January, with the Consumer Price Index rising 3% over the last 12 months, up from 2.9% in ...
Refinance Rates Climb to Highest Level in Almost Three Weeks
Wednesday, pushing the average to its highest level since January. Rates moved up for other refi loan types as well.