Category: Advisor

  • CD Rates Today: March 7, 2025 – Forbes Advisor

    CD Rates Today: March 7, 2025 – Forbes Advisor

    Key Takeaways Today’s highest CD rate is 5.06% for a jumbo 6-month CD. CD rates from online banks are commonly twice as high as the national average rates. CD ladders let you leverage high rates without locking up all of your money long-term. The best interest rates on CDs (certificates of deposit) currently top out […]

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  • Latest HELOC & Home Equity Loan Rates: March 7, 2025

    Latest HELOC & Home Equity Loan Rates: March 7, 2025

    Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home equity loan is a fixed-rate, lump-sum loan that allows homeowners to borrow up to 85% of their home’s value and pay that amount back in monthly installments. A home equity line of credit […]

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  • High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: March 4, 2025 – Rates Are Steady

    High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: March 4, 2025 – Rates Are Steady

    Key Takeaways Savings account yields are much higher than a few years ago Top rates may fall if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates Online banks tend to offer the best yields available Rates on savings accounts are the same compared to one week ago. You can now earn 6.35% or higher on your savings. […]

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  • CD Rates Today: March 4, 2025 – Rates Move Higher

    CD Rates Today: March 4, 2025 – Rates Move Higher

    Key Takeaways Today’s highest CD rate is 5.06% for a jumbo 6-month CD. CD rates from online banks are commonly twice as high as the national average rates. CD ladders let you leverage high rates without locking up all of your money long-term. The best interest rates on CDs – certificates of deposit – pay […]

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  • Latest HELOC & Home Equity Loan Rates: March 4, 2025

    Latest HELOC & Home Equity Loan Rates: March 4, 2025

    Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home equity loan is a fixed-rate, lump-sum loan that allows homeowners to borrow up to 85% of their home’s value and pay that amount back in monthly installments. A home equity line of credit […]

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  • Money Market Interest Rates Today: March 4, 2025 – Rates At 4.89%

    Money Market Interest Rates Today: March 4, 2025 – Rates At 4.89%

    Current Money Market Rates Right now, the average money market rate sits at 0.54%, but the best rate today is 4.89%, according to Curinos. Here are today’s money market account rates: !function(){“use strict”;window.addEventListener(“message”,(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[“datawrapper-height”]){var e=document.querySelectorAll(“iframe”);for(var t in a.data[“datawrapper-height”])for(var r=0;r<e.length;r++)if(e[r].contentWindow===a.source){var i=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";e[r].style.height=i}}}))}(); Average Money Market Rates !function(){“use strict”;window.addEventListener(“message”,(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[“datawrapper-height”]){var e=document.querySelectorAll(“iframe”);for(var t in a.data[“datawrapper-height”])for(var r=0;r<e.length;r++)if(e[r].contentWindow===a.source){var i=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";e[r].style.height=i}}}))}(); How Does […]

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  • Private Student Loan Rates: March 4, 2025—Loan Rates Rise

    Private Student Loan Rates: March 4, 2025—Loan Rates Rise

    Last week, the average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans inched up. Overall, rates remain fairly low, making private student loans a worthwhile option for borrowers looking to make up a gap in college funding. From February 24 to March 1, the average fixed interest rate on a 10-year private student loan was […]

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  • This Week’s Personal Loan Rates: March 4, 2025—Rates Move Up

    This Week’s Personal Loan Rates: March 4, 2025—Rates Move Up

    Last week, personal loan rates increased. However, it’s still possible for highly qualified borrowers to pick up a reasonable interest rate on a personal loan. If you’re interested in financing a major purchase or project, it’s a good time to shop for a loan. For borrowers with a credit score of at least 720 who […]

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  • Mortgage Rates Today: March 4, 2025 – Rates Move Down

    Mortgage Rates Today: March 4, 2025 – Rates Move Down

    The current average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.59%, compared to 6.76% a week earlier, according to the Mortgage Research Center. For borrowers who want a shorter mortgage, the average rate on a 15-year fixed mortgage is 5.64%, down 0.20 percentage point from the previous week. If you want to lock in […]

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  • Current Mortgage Refinance Rates: March 4, 2025 – Rates Advance Higher

    Current Mortgage Refinance Rates: March 4, 2025 – Rates Advance Higher

    The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance increased to 6.67% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. Rates averaged 5.62% for a 15-year financed mortgage and 6.45% for a 20-year financed mortgage. Related: Compare Current Refinance Rates !function(){“use strict”;window.addEventListener(“message”,(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[“datawrapper-height”]){var e=document.querySelectorAll(“iframe”);for(var t in a.data[“datawrapper-height”])for(var r=0;r<e.length;r++)if(e[r].contentWindow===a.source){var i=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";e[r].style.height=i}}}))}(); 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Refinance Rates The average rate for […]

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