Editor’s Note: Investopedia did not publish daily mortgage rate news on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. We are therefore reporting today on Wednesday, June 18 rate averages. The states with the cheapest 30-year new purchase mortgage rates Wednesday were New York, Florida, Massachusetts, California, Connecticut, Washington, Colorado, and New Jersey. […]

Editor’s Note: Investopedia did not publish daily CD rate news on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. We are therefore reporting today’s rates in comparison to those of Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Key Takeaways The nation-leading CD rate is 4.60%, available from Newtek Bank for a 9-month term that locks

Tampa International Airport consistently ranks as one of the nation’s best airports for quality. It’s my home airport, and I find it very easy to navigate with its hub and spoke setup with a main terminal building connected to four airsides. The airport has only two airline lounges. I usually fly Delta Air Lines, and

Key Takeaways The S&P 500 slid 0.2% on Friday, June 20, wrapping up the shortened trading week as investors mulled the implications of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Accenture reported lower-than-expected quarterly bookings, and its shares tumbled. Kroger shares surged after the grocery store operator topped profit and identical sales forecasts. Major U.S.

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO -0.25%), also known by its ticker symbol VOO, is one of the most popular funds in the world. Including Vanguard’s mutual fund version of the same index fund, investors have $1.4 trillion in assets invested in it. As the name suggests, this is an index fund that tracks the

Key Takeaways Tesla could be on the path to doubling its market cap by the end of next year, according to Wedbush analysts led by Dan Ives. The EV maker is scheduled to launch its robotaxi service this weekend, with 10 to 20 vehicles operating autonomously on the streets of Austin, Texas. The stock has

Homeowners across the country have reported receiving letters that urge them to renew their home warranty plans immediately to avoid the risk of financial liability. However, the notice — and in some cases, the company sending it — isn’t what it seems. Despite looking official and containing information like the names of homeowners’ mortgage lenders,

Editor’s Note: Investopedia did not publish daily mortgage rate news on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. We are therefore reporting today on Wednesday, June 18 rate averages. The states with the cheapest 30-year refinance rates Wednesday were New York, California, Florida, Connecticut, Texas, Maryland, North Carolina, and Washington. These low-rate

Jersey City makes an excellent home base for retirees hoping to trade their 9-to-5s for frequent flyer miles.  Located in Hudson County, New Jersey, Jersey City boasts robust public transportation and easy access to major NYC travel hubs. Plus, Newark Liberty International Airport, home to over 1,000 daily flights, is just 10 miles from Jersey

Social Security privatization refers to a proposal that would switch the current U.S. Social Security system to one that allows individuals to invest a portion of their payroll taxes in private investment accounts. While the subject produces a lot of excitement, here’s what experts say could go wrong. Image source: Getty Images. Individual investors would