Key Takeaways S&P 500 companies have authorized a record $750 billion in stock buybacks so far this year. Executives spent nearly $300 billion of that on repurchases in the first quarter when trade uncertainty plunged stocks into correction territory. The tech companies that have accounted for the bulk of buybacks so far this year have […]

The lowest-cost marketplace health insurance plan on the Obamacare health insurance marketplace costs an average of $479 per month in 2025, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)[0]. After tax credits, it’s $37 per month, on average. Premiums can vary significantly based on company, plan type and metal level (Bronze, Silver, Gold

The states with the cheapest 30-year refinance rates Wednesday were New York, California, Connecticut, Washington, Virginia, Colorado, Florida, and Texas. These low-rate states registered refi averages between 6.90% and 7.04%. Meanwhile, the states with Wednesday’s most expensive 30-year refinance rates were Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, North Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming, and Kentucky. These high-rate states registered

Loan Type New Purchase Rates Daily Change 30-Year Fixed 6.91% -0.05 FHA 30-Year Fixed 7.03% -0.07 VA 30-Year Fixed 6.61% -0.03 20-Year Fixed 6.69% -0.10 15-Year Fixed 5.98% -0.03 FHA 15-Year Fixed 6.87% -0.29 10-Year Fixed 6.01% +0.05 7/6 ARM 7.27% +0.01 5/6 ARM 7.15% No Change Jumbo 30-Year Fixed 6.90% -0.04 Jumbo 15-Year Fixed

Leaving your nine-to-five job to backpack through Southeast Asia or to spend more time with your friends and family may seem tempting, but if you want your micro-retirement to be successful, you’ll want to iron out the specifics before you resign. A micro-retirement, is essentially a career break, a pause in your working life to

Key Takeaways The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% on Wednesday, June 11, as investors weighed softer-than-expected inflation data and progress on U.S.-China trade talks. Shares of Nucor and other steelmakers lost ground following reports that the U.S. and Mexico have discussed reducing or eliminating tariffs on steel imports up to a certain volume. GE Vernova shares

Broader equities have not performed particularly well in 2025. The S&P 500 is barely in the black year to date. However, considering it hovered near bear market territory a few weeks ago, things aren’t so bad. Stocks might not be out of the woods, though. Economic issues could arise, sending markets down, as the Trump

Key Takeaways CD rates continue to be unpredictable, with four improved offers joining our term leaderboards since last Tuesday, including today’s new 6-month certificate from Rising Bank promising 4.51% APY. The nation-leading CD rate continues to be 4.60%, available from Newtek Bank for a 9-month term that locks your APY until March 2026. Following the

Key Takeaways Shares of Quantum Computing surged 25% to their highest level since December on Wednesday, boosted by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s bullish remarks about the emerging technology.  The stock recently broke out from a rectangle, a chart formation signaling a continuation of the stock’s longer-term strong uptrend. Investors should watch major overhead areas on

The average median monthly housing cost is increasing for homeowners, even as the price tag on homes has declined, according to the most recent month-over-month data analyzed by Investopedia. One factor behind the trend? Rising interest rates.  Key Takeaways Median monthly housing cost rose to $2,412 in May, up $16 from April The Investopedia Home