If you’re constantly planning your next trip, the best travel credit cards available in April 2025 can be valuable resources toward booking and paying for it. The rewards can offset a huge portion of your out-of-pocket expenses and may come with other worthy benefits that pay for themselves, both in savings and avoided headaches. Why […]
Building credit from scratch can feel daunting, but picking the right first credit card can help jump-start the journey. There are three types of starter cards to choose from: student cards, secured cards and no-deposit cards (or unsecured cards). Here’s a breakdown of the best starter credit cards in each category, plus advice on how […]
USAA, Westfield and State Farm are the best high-value home insurance companies, according to our analysis. High-value home insurance generally requires high dwelling coverage limits and liability coverage, and often extra coverage like scheduled personal property and umbrella insurance. Key Takeaways High-value home insurance needs high limits, including dwelling and liability coverage. Home insurance companies […]
Since President Trump announced a new round of tariffs last Wednesday, the stock market has been on a wild ride. On Friday, the S&P 500 posted one of its worst two-day drops ever. It ended the stretch down 10.5%. Then yesterday saw one of the wildest swings in stock market history. And despite today’s apparent […]
Personal loan rates rose last week. But you can still snag a reasonable rate, whether you’re looking to finance a home remodeling project, deal with unexpected bills or temporarily improve your cash flow. For borrowers with a credit score of at least 720 who prequalified on Credible.com’s personal loan marketplace, the average interest rate on […]
Last week, the average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans moved up. That’s welcome news for borrowers interested in applying for private student loans. From March 31 to April 5, the average fixed interest rate on a 10-year private student loan was 8.66% for borrowers with a credit score of 720 or higher […]
Getting a credit card is a rite of passage for many young adults on their financial journeys. For some, it may be a first step toward financial autonomy. Others will hope to build a strong credit profile to benefit them during future purchases like a car or house. Whether you’re a student with no credit […]
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 […]
Current Money Market Rates The current average money market rate is 0.53%, while the highest rate is up to 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 a […]
Today, the mortgage interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.51%, according to the Mortgage Research Center. On a 15-year fixed mortgage, the average rate is 5.51%, and the average rate on a 30-year jumbo mortgage is 6.97%. !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 Mortgage Rates Today’s average rate on […]