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Top CD Rates Today, Aug. 22, 2024 - Guarantee 5.00% to 5.40%, for as Long as 2026
Last 90 days of the 30-year new purchase mortgage rate average - Aug. 22, 2024
Mortgage Rates Drop for Third Day, to Lowest Level in More Than Two Weeks
U.S. map showing the 30-year mortgage rates for every state - Aug. 22, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 22, 2024
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30-Year Mortgage Refinance Rates Drop to Another 7-Month Low
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Top CDs Today, Aug. 21, 2024 - Leading 1-Year and 18-Month Rates Fall
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Have a CD Maturing Soon? Move the Funds to a New One—Quick!
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Cash-Back Credit Card Use Rises Amid Financial Strain. Should You Switch, Too?
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How Much Money Do You Need To Be Wealthy?
U.S. map showing the 30-year mortgage rates for every state - Aug. 21, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 21, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Fall Again—Hitting New 7-Month Low
Last 90 days of the 30-year new purchase mortgage rate average - Aug. 21, 2024
Mortgage Rates Dip Again, Coming Closer to Recent 16-Month Low
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What's Smarter Right Now—Short-Term or Long-Term CDs?
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Top CD Rates Today, Aug. 20, 2024 - You Can Still Lock In as Much as 5.40%
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Homebuyers are Flocking to These Ten ZIP Codes
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Liquid Assets Accumulated During Pandemic Depleted
U.S. map showing the 30-year mortgage rates for every state - Aug. 20, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 20, 2024
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30-Year Mortgage Refinance Rates Fall to New 7-Month Low
Last 90 days of the 30-year new purchase mortgage rate average - Aug. 20, 2024
Mortgage Rates Inch Down in Range Near 16-Month Low
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Top CDs Today, Aug. 19, 2024 - Leading Rates Hold Firm, Offering Up to 5.40%
U.S. map showing the 30-year mortgage rates for every state - Aug. 19, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 19, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Keep Steady Near 7-Month Low
Last 90 days of the 30-year new purchase mortgage rate average - Aug. 19, 2024
Mortgage Rates Holding a Bit Above Their Cheapest Level Since 2023
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You Can Tap Your 401 (k) Retirement Funds For Emergencies. But Should You?
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Top CDs Today, Aug. 16, 2024 - Leading Rates Fall on Longer-Term Offers
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Switching Jobs? Ignoring This 401(k) Detail Could Cost You Thousands In Retirement Savings
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Fed Policy Pushed Up Credit Card Interest Rates—Many Card Holders Aren't Aware
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Starting on Saturday, the Process of Buying And Selling Houses Is Changing
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Rise After Dropping to 7-Month Low
30-Year Mortgage Rates by State - Aug. 16, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 16, 2024
Last 90 Days of 30-Year Mortgage Rate Average
Mortgage Rates Move Higher From Last Week's 16-Month Low
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Top CD Rates Today, Aug. 15, 2024 - Guarantee 5.30% to 5.40% for Up to 15 Months
Line graph showing last 90 days of the 30-year fixed-rate new purchase mortgage rate average - Aug. 15, 2024
Mortgage Rates Dip Again, Nearing Last Week's 16-Month Low
Current averages for 30-year fixed-rate new purchase mortgage rates in every U.S. state - Aug. 15, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 15, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Drop to Lowest Level Since December 2023
A sign for a water restoration company is seen in front of a home in the Laurel Meadows neighborhood which was flooded by rains from Tropical Storm Debby on August 10, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida.
Weather Is Driving More Homeowners To Shop For Better Insurance. But Can They Find It?
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Top CD Rates Today, Aug. 14, 2024 - Lock In 5.00% or More, for as Long as 2027
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Forced to Take an RMD? Here's How to Safely Stash It and Earn Up to 5.50%
Current averages for 30-year fixed-rate new purchase mortgage rates in every U.S. state - Aug. 14, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 14, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Drop to Lowest Level in 6 Months
Line graph showing last 90 days of the 30-year fixed-rate new purchase mortgage rate average - Aug. 14, 2024
Mortgage Rates Fall to New 1-Week Low
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Top CD Rates Today, Aug. 13, 2024 - 7 Offers Pay 5.30% or More
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Will the Best CD Rates Reach 6% Again?
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Individual Investors Shaken, Not Deterred by Recent Volatility
Current 30-year mortgage rate averages for every U.S. state - Aug. 13, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 13, 2024
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30-Year Mortgage Refinance Rates Drop
Last 90 days of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average for new purchase loans - Aug. 13, 2024
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady After Modest Dip
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Healthcare Costs in Retirement Are Rising— Here's What You Can Do To Keep Up
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Top CDs Today, Aug. 12, 2024 - Leading Nationwide Rate Drops to 5.40%
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You Can Still Earn Up to 5.50% With a High-Yield Savings Account—For Now
30-Year Mortgage Rates by State - Aug. 12, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 12, 2024
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30-Year Mortgage Refinance Rates Jump
Last 90 days of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average for new purchase loans - Aug. 12, 2024
Mortgage Rates Dip, Ending 3-Day Climb
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Top CD Rates Today, Aug. 9, 2024 - One Offer Still Standing To Lock In 5.50%
30-Year Mortgage Rates by State - Aug. 9, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 9, 2024
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30-Year Average Mortgage Refinance Rate Drops to Lowest Rate in 3 Weeks
Last 90 days of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average for new purchase loans - Aug. 9, 2024
Mortgage Rates Rise for a Third Day, Washing Away Decline Seen Monday
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Top CD Rates Today, Aug. 8, 2024 - Two Options Left To Earn a Guaranteed 5.50%
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The Best CDs to Lock in a Rate Until 2026 to 2029—Before the Fed Cuts Rates
30-Year Mortgage Rates by State - Aug. 8, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 8, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Climb for Most Loan Types