Mortgage rates have decreased for several consecutive days, but they’re still relatively high. According to Zillow, the current 30-year fixed interest rate is 6.67%, and the 15-year fixed rate is 5.95%. So, should you buy soon or hold out for lower rates? First of all, mortgage rates should go down throughout 2025 — but the […]

The Federal Reserve reduced its target interest rate three times in 2024. This will have a ripple effect on deposit account rates, which means now could be your last chance to lock in today’s high rates with a certificate of deposit (CD). Here’s a look at today’s CD rates and where you can find the

Key Takeaways The largest U.S. banks posted substantial fourth-quarter revenue and profit gains thanks to a resurgence in Wall Street dealmaking. Investment banking revenue soared compared to the same quarter a year ago, with the largest banks all reporting increases of 25% or more. For much of the past two years, banks had enjoyed ongoing

The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate three times this year, which means deposit account rates are also on the decline. It’s more important than ever to ensure you’re earning the highest rate possible on your savings, and a high-yield savings account could be the solution. These accounts pay more interest than the typical

In Salzburg, Austria last spring, I skipped around the fountain outside Mirabell Palace. Others did too. Some 60 years earlier, Maria and the von Trapp children danced around the palace’s Pegasus Fountain, singing “Do-Re-Mi,” one of most famous songs from “The Sound of Music.” The movie recounts the story of the von Trapp family, and

When seeking high-yield dividend stocks, one of the best places to look is in the midstream energy space. Many of these companies are structured as master limited partnerships (MLPs), which pass through their profits to their unitholders and as such don’t pay corporate taxes. As a result, most pay out very generous distributions, which are

Key Takeaways Bitcoin rose to a new all-time high of more than $109,000 ahead of the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday. The price rise comes as the TRUMP meme coin was launched Friday evening and experienced a wild weekend of trading action. Incoming first lady Melania Trump launched her own meme coin

If you want to buy a house but can’t qualify for a conventional or government-backed home loan, it may feel like homeownership is out of reach. Maybe you’ve recently undergone a major life change, like switching from a 9-to-5 job to self-employment, so you’re struggling to find a lender. Fortunately, alternative financing exists to help

James Biden and Valerie Biden Owens arrive at the federal court for Hunter Biden’s trial on criminal gun charges, in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., June 10, 2024.  Hannah Beier | Reuters President Joe Biden on Monday issued preemptive pardons for three of his siblings and two of their spouses, citing concerns that they will be targeted