Powell Opens the Door to Rate Cuts And Markets Stampede In
Wall Street heard what it wanted to hear. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, speaking Friday from the mountain air of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, all but confirmed the Fed may cut interest rates at its September meeting. Within minutes, Treasury yields fell, the dollar weakened and the S&P 500 snapped a five-day losing streak, its longest […]
Gen Z And Credit Anxiety: Why Checking Your Score Matters More Than Ever
Generation-Z understands the importance of credit scores, but that awareness comes with a catch. USAA Bank’s recent report, “Gen-Z and the Path to a Perfect Credit Score,” found that 54% of Gen-Z feels anxious about checking their score. And of those who feel anxious, nearly two-thirds avoid looking at it altogether. It’s a paradox: The […]
Travel Like A VIP: Chase Sapphire Reserve Annual Fee Waived For Active-Duty Service Members
The Chase Sapphire Reserve®—one of the priciest and most perk-packed credit cards on the market—is a no-brainer for a select group: active-duty U.S. military members and their spouses. Thanks to protections under the federal Military Lending Act (MLA), Chase is waiving the card’s hefty $795 annual fee for qualifying service members. This means military families can unlock […]
Discounted Shows For A Year: The Chase Card For Concertgoers
Though concert ticket prices have been slowly declining, Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders can score multiple free shows each year. The card offers two statement credits annually for Stubhub and Viagogo purchases, making it the ideal choice to use for booking your next night at the theater, arena tour concert or comedy show. See Taylor Swift […]
Hitched At A Discount: Why City Hall Weddings Are Taking Off And How To Save More
The picture of marriage these days less often evokes imagery of opulent bouquets and fancy soirees. With the rising cost of living and current and incoming tariffs, grandiose functions more often are taking a back seat to other expenses, like a honeymoon. Instead, engaged couples, led by Generation-Z, are increasingly turning to the sensible cousin […]
Stretch Your Dollars In Style: The Thrifting Boom Explained
More Americans are hitting racks and vintage shops not only for the “cute vibes,” but also to stretch their dollars. Nearly two-thirds now say they regularly shop secondhand to save money, according to a Talker Research survey commissioned by Mercari, a secondhand marketplace. What’s fueling the surge? A mix of financial pressure, the thrill of […]
Huge Discounts, No Brakes: The Chase Card That Can Save You $120 On Peloton Memberships
If your Peloton is part of your daily routine, the Chase Sapphire Reserve®’s new perks could save you big on your membership. Here’s what cardholders need to know. Details on the Chase Sapphire Reserve®’s Peloton Credits The Chase Sapphire Reserve® summer revamp now provides up to $120 per year for eligible Peloton memberships, in monthly $10 […]
Current Mortgage Refinance Rates: August 18, 2025 – Rates Hold Steady
30-year fixed refinance mortgage rates stayed flat at 6.57% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. For 15-year fixed refinance mortgages, the average rate is 5.49%, and for 20-year mortgages, the average is 6.33%. 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 0.64% Currently, the […]
Mortgage Rates Today: August 18, 2025 – Rates Stand Still
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 5.49%, and the average rate on a 30-year jumbo mortgage is 6.69%. !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 Mortgage Rates Drop 0.91% Borrowers will […]
Today’s HELOC & Home Equity Loan Rates: August 18, 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 […]
