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30-year refinance mortgage rate averages by state - Dec. 30, 2024
Today's Mortgage Refinance Rates by State – Dec. 30, 2024
By
Jen Hubley Luckwaldt
Published Dec 30, 2024
30-year new purchase mortgage rate averages by state - Dec. 30, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Dec. 30, 2024
By
Jen Hubley Luckwaldt
Published Dec 30, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Continue Retreat From Recent High
By
Jen Hubley Luckwaldt
Published Dec 30, 2024
Line graph showing the last 90 days of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average - Dec. 30, 2024
30-Year Mortgage Rates Tick Down From Nearly 6-Month High
By
Jen Hubley Luckwaldt
Published Dec 30, 2024
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The Trump Tax Cuts Could Be Here To Stay—What It Means For Your Money
By
Trina Paul
Published Dec 30, 2024
A "Sale Pending" sign in front of a home in Pinole, California, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023.
Selling a House in 2025? Here’s What You Need to Know
By
Elizabeth Guevara
Published Dec 29, 2024
A for sale sign is displayed outside of a home for sale on August 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Buying a House in 2025? Here’s What You Need to Know
By
Elizabeth Guevara
Published Dec 28, 2024
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Top CD Rates Today, Dec. 27, 2024 - Lock In 4.65% Until January 2026
By
Jen Hubley Luckwaldt
Published Dec 27, 2024
30-year refinance mortgage rate averages by state - Dec. 27, 2024
Today's Mortgage Refinance Rates by State – Dec. 27, 2024
By
Jen Hubley Luckwaldt
Published Dec 27, 2024
30-year new purchase mortgage rate averages by state - Dec. 27, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Dec. 27, 2024
By
Jen Hubley Luckwaldt
Published Dec 27, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Tick Down From Recent 5-Month High
By
Jen Hubley Luckwaldt
Published Dec 27, 2024
Line graph showing the last 90 days of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average - Dec. 27, 2024
30-Year Mortgage Rates Hold at Highest Level Since July
By
Jen Hubley Luckwaldt
Published Dec 27, 2024
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Planning To Retire In 2025? What You Need To Know To Prepare
By
Trina Paul
Published Dec 27, 2024
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New Year, New Me? How To Make Financial Resolutions You Can Actually Stick To In 2025
By
Trina Paul
Published Dec 27, 2024
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Top CD Rates Today, Dec. 26, 2024 - Snag the Last Remaining 5.50% Offer Now While You Can
By
Jen Hubley Luckwaldt
Published Dec 26, 2024
30-year refinance mortgage rate averages by state - Dec. 26, 2024
Today's Refinance Rates by State – Dec. 26, 2024
By
Jen Hubley Luckwaldt
Published Dec 26, 2024
30-year new purchase mortgage rate averages by state - Dec. 26, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Dec. 26, 2024
By
Jen Hubley Luckwaldt
Published Dec 26, 2024
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Refinance Rates Climb to Highest Level Since Late July
By
Jen Hubley Luckwaldt
Published Dec 26, 2024
Line graph showing the last 90 days of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average - Dec. 26, 2024
30-Year Mortgage Rates Hit 5-Month High-Water Mark
By
Jen Hubley Luckwaldt
Published Dec 26, 2024
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How Should You Be Budgeting in 2025?
By
Elizabeth Guevara
Published Dec 26, 2024
30-year refinance mortgage rate averages by state - Dec. 24, 2024
Today's Refinance Rates by State – Dec. 24, 2024
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 24, 2024
30-year new purchase mortgage rate averages by state - Dec. 24, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Dec. 24, 2024
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 24, 2024
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Refinance Rates Inch Back Up Near One-Month High
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 24, 2024
Line graph showing the last 90 days of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average - Dec. 24, 2024
Mortgage Rates Tick Back Up, Nearing Highest Level Since July
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 24, 2024
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Top CD Rates Today, Dec. 23, 2024 - 10 Very Merry Offers Promise 4.75% or More
By
Jen Hubley Luckwaldt
Published Dec 23, 2024
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With Mortgage Rates Up Again Last Week, Here's How Your Monthly Payment Could Change
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 23, 2024
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US Holiday Retail Spending Up Almost 5% as Online Sales Soar, Visa Says
By
Sarina Trangle
Published Dec 23, 2024
30-year refinance mortgage rate averages by state - Dec. 23, 2024
Today's Refinance Rates by State – Dec. 23, 2024
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 23, 2024
30-year new purchase mortgage rate averages by state - Dec. 23, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Dec. 23, 2024
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 23, 2024
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Refinance Rates Tick Down, But Keep Near November High
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 23, 2024
Line graph showing the last 90 days of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average - Dec. 23, 2024
Mortgage Rates Ease Down from 5-Month High
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 23, 2024
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You're Being Asked for More—and Bigger—Tips. How Much Further Can This Go?
By
Aaron Rennie
Published Dec 22, 2024
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Thought the Fed’s Cut Would Push CD Rates Down? Believe It or Not, Some Are Higher Now
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 21, 2024
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Top CD Rates Today, Dec. 20, 2024 - Surprise Boost to 2- and 3-Year APYs
By
Jen Hubley Luckwaldt
Published Dec 20, 2024
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The Fed Has Lowered Rates Again. Does That Mean 2025 Mortgage Rates Will Fall?
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 20, 2024
30-year refinance mortgage rate averages by state - Dec. 20, 2024
Today's Refinance Rates by State – Dec. 20, 2024
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 20, 2024
30-year new purchase mortgage rate averages by state - Dec. 20, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Dec. 20, 2024
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 20, 2024
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Refinance Rates Surge, Returning Almost to November's High
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 20, 2024
Line graph showing the last 90 days of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average - Dec. 20, 2024
Mortgage Rates Shoot Up, Reaching Highest Level Since July
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 20, 2024
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Top CDs Today, Dec. 19, 2024 - Rate Leaders Are Still Available, but Act Fast
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 19, 2024
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Sellers Are Finally Listing Their Homes Again, Redfin Reports
By
Elizabeth Guevara
Published Dec 19, 2024
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Health Savings Accounts Are Becoming More Popular—Here’s Why Experts Recommend Them
By
Trina Paul
Published Dec 19, 2024
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Americans Worry That Their Retirement Savings Aren't Keeping Pace With Inflation
By
Trina Paul
Published Dec 19, 2024
30-year refinance mortgage rate averages by state - Dec. 19, 2024
Today's Refinance Rates by State – Dec. 19, 2024
By
Jen Hubley Luckwaldt
Published Dec 19, 2024
30-year new purchase mortgage rate averages by state - Dec. 19, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Dec. 19, 2024
By
Jen Hubley Luckwaldt
Published Dec 19, 2024
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Refinance Rates Tick up to 3-Week High
By
Jen Hubley Luckwaldt
Published Dec 19, 2024
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Not Doing This Before The End Of The Year Could Cost You Hundreds Of Dollars
By
Trina Paul
Published Dec 19, 2024
Line graph showing the last 90 days of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average - Dec. 19, 2024
30-Year Mortgage Rates Climb Again After One-Day Pause
By
Jen Hubley Luckwaldt
Published Dec 19, 2024
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The Fed Could Be Done Cutting Its Interest Rate For a While—What Should You Do?
By
Elizabeth Guevara
Published Dec 18, 2024
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Department of Education Reopens Applications For Two Student Loan Repayment Plans
By
Elizabeth Guevara
Published Dec 18, 2024
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Top CDs Today, Dec. 18, 2024 - Top Rates Hold Steady Even as Fed Makes a Move
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 18, 2024
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What Today's Fed Move—and Predictions—Mean for 2025 Savings and CD Rates
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 18, 2024
Shoppers carry bags at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, California, US, on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.
Americans Plan to Spend Less on Holiday Gifts Amid Rising Costs, Survey Finds
By
Terry Lane
Published Dec 18, 2024
30-year refinance mortgage rate averages by state - Dec. 18, 2024
Today's Refinance Rates by State – Dec. 18, 2024
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 18, 2024
30-year new purchase mortgage rate averages by state - Dec. 18, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Dec. 18, 2024
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 18, 2024
Couple in their 30s sitting in their living room looking at a laptop together, with a Christmas tree in the background
Refinance Rates Inch Lower for a Second Day
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 18, 2024
Line graph showing the last 90 days of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average - Dec. 18, 2024
30-Year Mortgage Rates Pause After 5-Day Run-Up
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 18, 2024
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Top CD Rates Today, Dec. 17, 2024 - One 5% CD Remains, Promising 5.50% Until August
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 17, 2024
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Four Market Trends to Track if You’re Thinking About Buying a Car in 2025
By
Sarina Trangle
Published Dec 17, 2024
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Why It's Smart to Open a $10,000 CD Before 2025—And Sooner Rather Than Later
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 17, 2024