What are today's mortgage interest rates: December 16, 2025?
Considering a home purchase or refinance now that interest rates are cooling? Here are the rates to know right now.
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Planning to open a CD before 2026? Experts say to avoid these costly mistakes
A CD account can be a great place to store money you don't need right away, as long as you avoid these mistakes.
Quicken LifeHub product review
Quicken's LifeHub aims to simplify life and money management in one place — but how well does it actually deliver?
Here's how much a $700,000 mortgage can cost per month, following the December Fed rate cut
The monthly costs of a mortgage loan of this size are considerably lower than they were at the start of 2025.
How much will a $40,000 home equity loan cost monthly now, after the Fed's December rate cut?
Fed rate cuts have made home equity loans affordable. Here's how much a $40,000 home equity loan costs monthly now.
What is considered a lot of debt? Here's what borrowers should know now.
Wondering if your debt load is too high? Here's how to gauge it — and what else you should keep in mind right now.
Is a HELOC your best borrowing option now? Here's what experts say.
A HELOC can be a flexible, low-cost borrowing option for homeowners, but is it the best way to borrow money now?
What are today's mortgage interest rates: December 15, 2025?
Want to see how the latest Fed rate cut impacted mortgage rates? Here's what you need to know right now.
$50,000 home equity loan vs. $50,000 HELOC: This is the cheaper option after the December Fed rate cut
Not sure if a HELOC or home equity loan is more affordable? Here's which one is cheaper after this week's Fed rate cut.
How are seniors protected when it comes to credit card debt?
Seniors have specific protections when dealing with credit card debt, but those safeguards still have limits.
What are the monthly payments on a $600,000 mortgage now, after the Fed's December rate cut?
Monthly payments on a $600,000 mortgage look different after the latest Fed rate cut, but by how much?
What are the monthly payments on a $25,000 home equity loan after the December Fed rate cut?
Monthly payments on a $25,000 home equity loan are much more affordable now, considering recent Fed rate cuts.
What is the most common debt people have in retirement?
Retiree debt is rising fast, and there's one type, in particular, that is causing issues among older Americans.
What are today's mortgage interest rates: December 12, 2025?
Want to know how this week's Fed rate cut impacted the mortgage rate climate? Here are the latest interest rates.
What is the 2-4-6-8 rule in bankruptcy?
This bankruptcy rule has an impact on when you can file for bankruptcy again and how quickly you can rebuild.