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Mortgage interest rates today: Rates are down

Personal FinanceMortgage interest rates today: Rates are down

As of September 30, according to Credible data gathered from more than 500 U.S. lenders*, the median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.00%, which is 0.13 percentage points lower than Friday. Additionally, the ...

By Amy Fontinelle

September 30, 2024

Mortgage interest rates today: Rates are up

Personal FinanceMortgage interest rates today: Rates are up

As of September 27, according to Credible data gathered from more than 500 U.S. lenders*, the median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.13%, which is 0.13 percentage points higher than yesterday. Additionally, ...

By Amy Fontinelle

September 27, 2024

Mortgage interest rates today: Rates are up

Personal FinanceMortgage interest rates today: Rates are up

As of September 26, according to Credible data gathered from more than 500 U.S. lenders*, the median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.000%, which is 0.010 percentage points higher than yesterday. Additionally...

By Amy Fontinelle

September 26, 2024

Choice Privileges Select Mastercard Credit Card Review

Personal FinanceChoice Privileges Select Mastercard Credit Card Review

If you are a fan of the Choice family of hotels, the Choice Privileges® Select Mastercard® offers valuable point bonuses and other rewards that can amount to several free nights a year. The chain has more than 7,400 properties ...

By Ben Luthi

September 25, 2024

Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card Review

Personal FinanceWells Fargo Active Cash® Card Review

Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card offers a flat 2% cash rewards on purchases (exclusions include things like gift cards). It’s the best cash rewards rate we found that applies across your spending and doesn’t come with a cap or any...

By Ian Salisbury

September 25, 2024

The Best Cash Gas Credit Card on the Market Right Now

Personal FinanceThe Best Cash Gas Credit Card on the Market Right Now

For a credit card that delivers savings at the gas pump and gives you generous rewards on a swath of other spending, look no further than The Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card.The Autograph card awards three points per dollar spent a...

By Aaron Hurd

September 25, 2024

Mortgage interest rates today: Rates are down

Personal FinanceMortgage interest rates today: Rates are down

As of September 25, according to Credible data gathered from more than 500 U.S. lenders*, the median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 5.990%, which is 0.010 percentage points lower than yesterday. Additionally,...

By Amy Fontinelle

September 25, 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Student Loan Forgiveness for Teachers

Personal FinanceA Comprehensive Guide to Student Loan Forgiveness for Teachers

For teachers saddled with student loan debt, there are pathways to loan forgiveness — and they don't require waiting on President Biden's debt relief to go through.These debt forgiveness programs for teachers only apply to fede...

By Becca Stanek

September 24, 2024

Student Loan Deferment: How To Get Temporary Relief

Personal FinanceStudent Loan Deferment: How To Get Temporary Relief

If you're struggling with student loan payments due to a financial setback, deferment can offer temporary relief. About 85% of all student debt is federal according to the College Board, and most of these loans are eligible for...

By Joanna Nesbit

September 24, 2024

When Do You Have to Start Paying Student Loans? A Borrower’s Guide to Repayment

Personal FinanceWhen Do You Have to Start Paying Student Loans? A Borrower’s Guide to Repayment

If you're like many people, you probably borrowed money to cover some or the entire cost of your college education. Every year, 30% to 40% of undergraduates take out federal student loans, and 70% of bachelor's degree recipient...

By Jamie Johnson

September 24, 2024