Former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Chris Krebs testifies before a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing to examine claims of voter irregularities in the 2020 election, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building, in Washington, U.S., December 16, 2020. Jim Lo Scalzo | Reuters A week ago, President Donald Trump signed an executive […]

Key Takeaways Despite recent market volatility, Investopedia’s latest reader survey showed that the majority of investors are continuing to hold their positions.  Inflation, U.S.-China relations, and a possible recession top readers’ concerns. While Investopedia’s readers may be the most worried they’ve been in four years, most say they’re not making major changes to their allocation

You’re planning to use gift money to help buy a house. Nice! But before you cash the check, make sure you know the rules. Mortgage lenders have policies for gift money, including: Who can and can’t give gift money to a home buyer. Which costs it can be used for. How to document the gift

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks at a panel discussion at the Technical University in Berlin on Feb. 7, 2025. John Macdougall | Afp | Getty Images OpenAI is in talks to pay about $3 billion to acquire Windsurf, an artificial intelligence tool for coding help, CNBC has confirmed. Windsurf, formerly known as Codeium, competes with

While some retirees envision settling along the coastline, others are looking for an alternative to crowded beaches. If you’d still like to enjoy a warm summer, mild winter, and sunny skies, it might be time to consider other up-and-coming retirement destinations along the country’s Sun Belt.  In Longview, Texas, for example, retirees are finding a

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a presentation of the Commander-in-Chief trophy to the U.S. Navy Midshipmen football team of the United States Naval Academy, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 15, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters A federal judge found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt for

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 14, 2025.  Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Wall Street banks just posted their biggest-ever haul from stock trading as the opening months of President Donald Trump’s tenure led to upheavals

Loan Type New Purchase Rates Daily Change 30-Year Fixed 6.96% -0.11 FHA 30-Year Fixed 7.04% No Change VA 30-Year Fixed 6.65% -0.07 20-Year Fixed 6.88% -0.11 15-Year Fixed 6.08% -0.11 FHA 15-Year Fixed 6.32% No Change 10-Year Fixed 6.42% No Change 7/6 ARM 7.34% +0.02 5/6 ARM 7.11% -0.15 Jumbo 30-Year Fixed 7.03% -0.10 Jumbo

Financial markets have been roiled over the past month on escalating concerns about a recession and a global trade war because of President Donald Trump ‘s constantly shifting tariff plans. Since our Monthly Meeting on March 13, Wall Street has had one of its most volatile weeks in history. The S & P 500 posted

Cash offers are increasingly common in today’s competitive real estate market. Buyers use them to gain a competitive edge in negotiations and avoid interest on mortgage loans, making them especially useful for first-time homebuyers. Sellers love them because they are faster, more convenient, and more certain than the traditional mortgage process. As of 2024, all-cash