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High-yield savings accounts are still delivering standout returns, with top APYs holding near record highs. As of October 16, 2025, leading online banks are offering interest rates up to 5.00%…

Mortgage rates got room to come down Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said central bank policymakers are open to another rate cut this month, and may soon put…

The federal government shutdown stretched past the one-week mark, interrupting data releases and likely delaying some home closings. Mortgage lenders have received guidance from Fannie and Freddie on adaptations they…

Fed Chair Jerome Powell avoided discussing monetary policy during his Oct. 9 Community Bank Conference remarks, supporting Bitcoin’s continued advance toward $150,000. Matt Mena, Crypto Research Strategist at 21Shares, stated…

Join us for rolling coverage of the RBA’s official cash rate announcement along with expert commentary from economists and everything you need to know from Michele Bullock’s press conference immediately…

After the Federal Reserve cut its federal funds rate last week, we’ve heard from several Fed members. Their speeches reinforce a key takeaway from the meeting’s summary of economic projections:…

Homebuyers sitting on the sidelines have been seeing federal mortgage rates hovering above 6%, but the good news is—depending on what state you live in—you may find lower rates. The…

Higher education consistently lowers unemployment risk. Federal data show that people with a bachelor’s degree or higher have unemployment rates roughly half those of individuals with only a high school…

Wall Street analysts have been raising corporate earnings estimates all summer, while the outlook for economic growth has improved despite a slowdown in the labor market.

Buying a home isn’t just about the purchase price; you’ll also need to budget for ongoing costs like property taxes. These taxes can vary widely depending on where you live.…