• Mortgage Rates Today: September 9, 2025 – Rates Move Lower

    Mortgage Rates Today: September 9, 2025 – Rates Move Lower

    Today’s average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.24%, down 3.03% from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Research Center. Borrowers may be able to save on interest costs by going with a 15-year fixed mortgage, which will generally have a lower rate than a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan. The average APR […]

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  • Private Student Loan Rates: September 9, 2025—Loan Rates Fall

    Private Student Loan Rates: September 9, 2025—Loan Rates Fall

    Rates on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans moved down 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 […]

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  • This Week’s Personal Loan Rates: September 9, 2025—Rates Are On The Rise

    This Week’s Personal Loan Rates: September 9, 2025—Rates Are On The Rise

    Rates on personal loans jumped last week. However, it’s still possible for highly qualified borrowers to pick up a reasonable interest rate on a personal loan. If you’re interested in financing a major purchase or project, it’s a good time to shop for a loan. For borrowers with a credit score of at least 720 […]

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  • Airlines Won’t Have To Reimburse You For Flight Disruptions: How To Take The Reins

    Airlines Won’t Have To Reimburse You For Flight Disruptions: How To Take The Reins

    The Department of Transportation is scrapping a proposal that would have required airlines to compensate travelers for interrupted flights. While the proposal never went into effect, passengers can still protect against delays and cancellations with travel insurance. DOT Says You’re on Your Own The White House rejected a Biden-era proposal that would have required airlines […]

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  • Earn Rewards While Watching Margot Robbie In ‘Wuthering Heights’: Here’s How 

    Earn Rewards While Watching Margot Robbie In ‘Wuthering Heights’: Here’s How 

    Emily Brontë’s tragic love story “Wuthering Heights” is getting the Emerald Fennell treatment, with a star-studded cast led by Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.   The movie will be released in theatres next year, and fans can earn rewards as they settle in for the “Saltburn” director’s take on the time-old tale.  Buzz of the […]

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  • Gold Price Today: September 8, 2025

    Gold Price Today: September 8, 2025

    The price of gold today, as of 2:02 p.m. ET, was $3,638.55 per ounce. That’s up 0.88% in the past 24 hours. The lowest trading price within the last day: $3,588.12 per ounce. The highest gold spot price in the last 24 hours: $3,649.32 per ounce. Compared to last week, the price of gold is […]

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  • Government Payments Will No Longer Be Sent Through Checks: What Chase Customers Need To Know

    Government Payments Will No Longer Be Sent Through Checks: What Chase Customers Need To Know

    The federal government will soon stop distributing paper checks for federal payments after the Trump administration announced a move to pivot to a digital-only model.   Chase Bank and other financial institution customers can prepare for the change by switching to checking accounts.  How To Still Get That Paper  President Donald Trump issued an executive order […]

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  • ‘The White Lotus’ Experience, But Better: How Credit Cards Can Earn You Free Nights

    ‘The White Lotus’ Experience, But Better: How Credit Cards Can Earn You Free Nights

    The cast of “The White Lotus” could be headed to Europe for season four, with a high likelihood that the show will be shot at a Four Seasons resort. Fans of the show can book stays at hotel locations from the previous three seasons, and travelers can earn free or discounted stays with travel credit […]

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  • Atmos Rewards Visa Signature Business Card Review 2025: Solid Travel Value for Frequent Flyers

    Atmos Rewards Visa Signature Business Card Review 2025: Solid Travel Value for Frequent Flyers

    The Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Visa® Business card* delivers helpful airline perks like a free checked bag for multiple travelers and the potential for an annual companion fare but falls short of delivering strong earning rates. For companies more focused on saving on airline incidentals, this card fits the bill.

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  • Today’s HELOC & Home Equity Loan Rates: September 8, 2025

    Today’s HELOC & Home Equity Loan Rates: September 8, 2025

    Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home equity loan is a fixed-rate, lump-sum loan that allows homeowners to borrow up to 85% of their home’s value and pay that amount back in monthly installments. A home equity line of credit […]

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