Gamers, Prices On Consoles Are About To Go Up: How You Can Save With Credit Cards
Gamers, it’s time to dial back spending on skins. Nintendo Switch console prices are about to get a jump that rivals Super Mario Odyssey. As Trump and Japan negotiate a tariff deal, the prices on Japanese exports will likely increase, including the cost of video game consoles like the new Nintendo Switch 2. But don’t […]
PNC Spend Wise Card Review 2025: Work Your Way To A Lower Rate
The PNC Spend Wise Visa®* is like a protective older sibling looking out for your best interests. Few cards offer a pathway to earn your way to a lower APR, and the $0-annual-fee card comes with the rare perk of price protection, plus phone and “porch pirate” protection. Plus it offers an intro APR to […]
Today’s Top Money Market Account Rates For July 28, 2025 – Rates Hit 4.5%
Key Takeaways The highest money market account rate available today is 4.50% Changes from the Fed or your bank can quickly change money market rates Online banks typically offer the most competitive yields on the market Current Money Market Rates As of today, the highest money market rate is 4.5%, compared to a national average […]
Today’s Mortgage Refinance Rates: July 28, 2025 – Rates Hold Steady
30-year fixed refinance mortgage rates stayed flat at 6.78% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. Rates averaged 5.7% for a 15-year financed mortgage and 6.64% 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,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data[“datawrapper-height”][t]+”px”;r.style.height=d}}}))}(); 30-Year Refinance Rates Drop 0.06% Currently, the average rate for […]
High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: July 28, 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 as much as 5.84% on your […]
CD Rates Today: July 28, 2025 – Take Home Up To 4.94%
Key Takeaways Today’s highest CD rate is 4.94% 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 […]
Today’s HELOC & Home Equity Loan Rates: July 28, 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 […]
Mortgage Rates Today: July 28, 2025 – Rates Hold Steady
The current average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.73% with an APR of 6.76%, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The 15-year fixed mortgage has an average rate of 5.71% with an APR of 5.76%. On a 30-year jumbo mortgage, the average rate is 6.92% with an APR of 6.94%. !function(){“use strict”;window.addEventListener(“message”,(function(a){if(void […]
How To Correct Or Change Your FAFSA
Each year, approximately 19 million people complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the application you have to fill out to access most forms of financial aid, including grants and federal student loans. With so many people completing the FAFSA—many of them teenagers applying on their own—mistakes happen. Whether you made an error […]
Food Prices Rise Again: How To Save On Groceries And Dining Out In 2025
Food prices are continuing to creep up. Per the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, they rose another 0.3% in June 2025 and have increased 3.0% over the past year. That slow but steady climb makes grocery runs feel much more expensive, putting Americans under pressure. Whether you plan a bulk meal plan or lean […]
