Category: Advisor
CD Rates Today: August 5, 2025 – Take Home Up To 4.94%
Key Takeaways Today’s highest CD rate is 4.94% for a jumbo 6-month CD. CD rates from online banks are commonly twice as high as the national average rates. CD ladders let you leverage high rates without locking up all of your money long-term. Today’s best interest rates on CDs (certificates of deposit) are as high […]
Money Market Interest Rates Today: August 5, 2025 – Rates At 4.5%
Key Takeaways The highest money market account rate available today is 4.50% Changes from the Fed or your bank can quickly change money market rates Online banks typically offer the most competitive yields on the market Current Money Market Rates As of today, the highest money market rate is 4.5%, compared to a national average […]
Here Are Today’s Mortgage Refinance Rates: August 5, 2025 – Rates Decline
The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance fell to 6.58% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The average rate on a 15-year mortgage refinance is 5.48%. On a 20-year mortgage refinance, the average rate is 6.32%. Related: Compare Current Refinance Rates !function(){“use strict”;window.addEventListener(“message”,(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[“datawrapper-height”]){var e=document.querySelectorAll(“iframe”);for(var t in a.data[“datawrapper-height”])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data[“datawrapper-height”][t]+”px”;r.style.height=d}}}))}(); 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Refinance […]
Mortgage Rates Today: August 5, 2025 – Rates Slide
The current average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.51%, compared to 6.72% a week earlier, according to the Mortgage Research Center. For borrowers who want a shorter mortgage, the average rate on a 15-year fixed mortgage is 5.48%, down 3.74% from the previous week. If you want to lock in a lower […]
Private Student Loan Rates: August 5, 2025 – Loan Rates Edge Up
Rates on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans jumped up last week. If you’re interested in picking up a private student loan, you can still get a relatively low rate. /*! purgecss start ignore */.tns-outer{padding:0!important}.tns-outer [hidden]{display:none!important}.tns-outer [aria-controls],.tns-outer [data-action]{cursor:pointer}.tns-slider{transition:all 0s}.tns-slider>.tns-item{box-sizing:border-box}.tns-horizontal.tns-subpixel{white-space:nowrap}.tns-horizontal.tns-subpixel>.tns-item{display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;white-space:normal}.tns-horizontal.tns-no-subpixel:after{clear:both;content:””;display:table}.tns-horizontal.tns-no-subpixel>.tns-item{float:left}.tns-horizontal.tns-carousel.tns-no-subpixel>.tns-item{margin-right:-100%}.tns-gallery,.tns-no-calc{left:0;position:relative}.tns-gallery{min-height:1px}.tns-gallery>.tns-item{left:-100%;position:absolute;transition:transform 0s,opacity 0s}.tns-gallery>.tns-slide-active{left:auto!important;position:relative}.tns-gallery>.tns-moving{transition:all .25s}.tns-autowidth{display:inline-block}.tns-lazy-img{opacity:.6;transition:opacity .6s}.tns-lazy-img.tns-complete{opacity:1}.tns-ah{transition:height 0s}.tns-ovh{overflow:hidden}.tns-visually-hidden{left:-10000em;position:absolute}.tns-transparent{opacity:0;visibility:hidden}.tns-fadeIn{filter:alpha(opacity=100);opacity:1;z-index:0}.tns-fadeOut,.tns-normal{filter:alpha(opacity=0);opacity:0;z-index:-1}.tns-vpfix{white-space:nowrap}.tns-vpfix>div,.tns-vpfix>li{display:inline-block}.tns-t-subp2{height:10px;margin:0 auto;overflow:hidden;position:relative;width:310px}.tns-t-ct{position:absolute;right:0;width:2333.3333333%;width:2333.33333%;width:2333.3333333333%}.tns-t-ct:after{clear:both;content:””;display:table}.tns-t-ct>div{float:left;height:10px;width:1.4285714%;width:1.42857%;width:1.4285714286%} /*! purgecss end ignore */@media (max-width:1023px){.small-card-rating.rate-fees-present{margin-top:-12px}}@media (max-width:370px){.small-card-rating.rate-fees-present{margin-top:0}}.small-card-rating .card-rating{align-items:center;background:#fff;border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:108px;box-shadow:0 4px […]
High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: August 5, 2025 – Rates Are Steady
Key Takeaways Savings account yields are much higher than a few years ago Top rates may fall if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates Online banks tend to offer the best yields available Rates on savings accounts are the same compared to one week ago. You can now earn as much as 5.84% on your […]
Why You’re Getting Two SSI Payments In August—And How To Make Them Last
If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, don’t be surprised when two checks hit your account in August. With Labor Day falling on Monday, September 1, the Social Security Administration is shifting its typical payment schedule, meaning SSI recipients will receive their September check a few days early. This scheduling change might feel like […]
Best Long-Distance Moving Companies Of 2025
Moving long-distance is a task and a half, which is why it’s so essential to choose the right one. Thankfully, we’re here to help you with some of the preliminary research. To help prospective movers find the best long-distance moving company for their needs, we’ve carefully researched 65 moving companies who offer long distance moves, […]
Best Home Warranty Companies Of 2025
Home warranty providers elicit a litany of reactions, some good and some not-so-good. In light of that, we analyzed more than 50 plans from 19 companies, looking at dozens of real price quotes, analyzed more than 140,000 online customer reviews and comments about home warranties using our Consumer Sentiment Index tool and performed a detailed […]
Are Home Warranties Worth It?
In a Forbes Home survey, 85% of homeowners said they think home warranties are worth it, and 81% said they are planning to renew when their initial contract is up. However, whether a home warranty is worth it for you depends on individual circumstances such as your financial situation, the age and condition of your […]
