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 […]
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 […]
Key Takeaways The highest money market account rate available today is 4.35% 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 Right now, the average money market rate sits at 0.52%, but the best rate today […]
The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance slipped to 6.56% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The average rate on a 15-year mortgage refinance is 5.46%. On a 20-year mortgage refinance, the average rate is 6.33%. 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 […]
The current mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell by 0.70% in the last week to 6.48%, according to the Mortgage Research Center. Meanwhile, the APR on a 15-year fixed mortgage dropped 0.04 percentage point during the same period to 5.47%. For existing homeowners, compare your current mortgage rates with today’s refinance rates. !function(){“use […]
Art can, sometimes unfortunately, mimic life. Of all the hospital shows aired, “Scrubs” may be the most accurate in its depiction of crippling medical debt. Characters J.D. and Turk, both medical interns, embody the real-world plight of American medical students, who will face more headwinds in financing their education starting next year, thanks to new […]
As the U.S. Open swings into action, the real ace off the courts comes courtesy of your wallet—specifically your American Express credit card. This year, American Express isn’t just sponsoring the event. It’s turning it into a full-blown member experience, with lounges, swag and unexpected perks that elevate the tournament from good seats to unforgettable […]
Back-to-school shopping is already strenuous on parents’ wallets, and this year, it’s about to get worse. The federal government’s latest round of tariffs is hitting everyday items families rely on, from pencils to sneakers. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the new tariffs will pile on an estimated $73 million in extra taxes on […]
The 2025 U.S. Open is underway at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York, and Chase cardholders are in for some special perks. As a long-time tournament sponsor, Chase gives cardholders exclusive ways to enjoy the action. Perks include access to VIP lounges and shaded terraces with complimentary food and […]
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 […]