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Graph of last 90 days of the 30-year new purchase mortgage rate average - Oct. 9, 2024
Mortgage Rates Dip Across Almost Every Loan Type
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Why Switching Jobs Can Boost Your Paycheck—But Hurt Retirement Savings
"For Sale" and "Sale Pending" signs in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, US, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
Homebuyers Are Getting Smaller Houses–And Paying More For Them
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How Trump and Republicans Will Change Medicare If They Win
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Buy Now or Wait? What the Average Mortgage Payment Could Be Come 2025
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How Harris and Democrats Will Change Medicare If They Win
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Top CDs Today, Oct. 8, 2024 - 5.50% Offer Still Available, With 8-Month Rate Lock
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Here’s the Typical Monthly Mortgage Payment in the 50 Biggest Metros
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401 (k) Investors Flocked To Bond and Money Market Funds In September
U.S. map showing 30-year mortgage refi average per state - Oct. 8, 2024
Today's Refinance Rates by State – Oct. 8, 2024
30-year new purchase mortgage rate averages by state - Oct. 8, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Oct. 8, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Climb to Two-Month High
Graph of last 90 days of the 30-year new purchase mortgage rate average - Oct. 8, 2024
Mortgage Rates Continue Rising, Hitting Highest Level Since July
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Americans Held Less Credit Card Debt In August—That’s Not Necessarily A Good Sign
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Top CDs Today, Oct. 7, 2024 - Best 2-Year and 3-Year Rates Dip Under 5%
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Small-Cap Stocks Were Hits This Summer. Some of That Shine Has Worn Off
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Is the New 5.50% Leading CD a Good Deal? We Say Yes. Here's Why.
U.S. map showing 30-year mortgage refi average per state - Oct. 7, 2024
Today's Refinance Rates by State – Oct. 7, 2024
30-year new purchase mortgage rate averages by state - Oct. 7, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Oct. 7, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Rise to 7-Week High
Graph of last 90 days of the 30-year new purchase mortgage rate average - Oct. 7, 2024
30-Year Mortgage Rates Continue to Climb
Homes for sale in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, US, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
Housing Market Surge: September Home Listings Hit a Three-Year High
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Top CD Rates Today, Oct. 4, 2024 - More Than 25 Offers Still Pay 5.00% and Up
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How Much Will You Miss Out On in a High-Yield Savings Account If the Fed Cuts Rates Again?
U.S. map showing 30-year mortgage refi average per state - Oct. 4, 2024
Today's Refinance Rates by State – Oct. 4, 2024
30-year new purchase mortgage rate averages by state - Oct. 4, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Oct. 4, 2024
Graph of last 90 days of the 30-year new purchase mortgage rate average - Oct. 4, 2024
Mortgage Rates Rise in Most Loan Types, Continuing Recent Trend
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Hit a 2-Week High
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Falling Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market
"Sold" signs outside of a home in San Marcos, Texas, US, on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
More Houses Are Coming Up For Sale, And Just Sitting There
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You'll Have to Wait Until Oct. 10 for 2025 Medicare Star Ratings
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Top CD Rates Today, Oct. 3, 2024 - You Can Now Lock In 5.50% Until June
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6 Critical Changes You Can't Afford to Miss in Your New Medicare Advantage Letter
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The 10 Best 5% Savings Accounts You Can Open With Little or No Money
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Social Security's Cost-of-Living Adjustment Will Be Revealed Soon—Here's What To Know
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$400 Bank Bonus or 5.50% High-Yield Savings Account: Which One Should You Open?
U.S. map showing 30-year mortgage refi average per state - Oct. 3, 2024
Today's Refinance Rates by State – Oct. 3, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Edge a Little Higher
30-year new purchase mortgage rate averages by state - Oct. 3, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Oct. 3, 2024
Graph of last 90 days of the 30-year new purchase mortgage rate average - Oct. 3, 2024
Mortgage Rates Continue Wavering in Low 6% Territory
U.S. map showing 30-year mortgage refi average per state - Oct. 2, 2024
Today's Refinance Rates by State – Oct. 2, 2024
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Top CDs Today, Oct. 2, 2024 - Leading Rate Takes a Surprising Jump to 5.50%
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Do You Know Your Credit Score? More Than a Quarter of Americans Don't
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Are CDs Still Worth It? Yes, They Are—But Don't Sleep on These Top Rates
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Most Americans Want Congress To Fix Social Security and Medicare Shortfalls ASAP
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Some Couples Could Lose Over $900K In Benefits From a Social Security Shortfall
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Don't Ignore the Letter You Just Got From Your Medicare Part D Provider
30-year new purchase mortgage rate averages by state - Oct. 2, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Oct. 2, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Inch Up from 2-Week Low
Graph of last 90 days of the 30-year new purchase mortgage rate average - Oct. 2, 2024
30-Year Mortgage Rates Keep Bobbing Above 2-Year Low
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Average 2025 Medicare Part D Costs Bring Two Good Surprises—And One Bad One
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Top CDs Today, Oct. 1, 2024 - Rates Take a Big Hit, but You Can Still Lock In 5.10%
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These Big-Name Banks Pay the Best Savings and CD Rates Right Now
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Is Now the Right Time to Refinance Your Mortgage?
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Beyoncé's Net Worth, Businesses, and Investments
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Half of Americans Believe The Next President Will Affect Their Personal Finances
U.S. map showing average 30-year mortgage refi rates per state - Oct. 1, 2024
Today's Refinance Rates by State – Oct. 1, 2024
30-Year Mortgage Rates by State - Oct. 1, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Oct. 1, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Fall to 2-Week Low
Graph of last 90 days of the 30-year new purchase mortgage rate average - Oct. 1, 2024
Mortgage Rates Holding in a Range Above Last Month's 2-Year Low