Mortgage interest rates drop for the 8th week. Should you lock one in now?
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Investors should still keep emergency funds liquid after the Fed's interest rate cut, advisor says
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4 mortgage interest rate myths to know now
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How much would a $40,000 home equity loan cost per month now that rates are cut?
A $40,000 home equity loan is becoming more affordable now that interest rate cuts have been issued.3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
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CBS News - Top stories
Mortgage interest rates drop for the 8th week. Should you lock one in now?
Mortgage rates are at their lowest point in over two years. But does it really make sense to lock one in now?4 hours ago - Mortgage -
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Inc. - Business
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In debt? This trick could save you money on your credit-card bill — and takes less than 20 minutes
American Express and U.S. Bank are among the major issuers that have lowered APRs on some credit cards following the Fed’s big rate cut.6 hours ago -
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What experts say homebuyers should do with interest rates falling
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Pierce needs to look in the mirror when doling out criticism
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CNBC - Business
Mortgage refinance boom takes hold, as weekly demand surges 20%
Applications to refinance a home loan surged 20% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index.8 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
The 10-year Treasury yield is climbing after the Fed’s big rate cut. Why investors should be concerned.
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Harris promises to lower costs of child and elder care as she lays out economic vision
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Financial Times - Business
Consumer rebound could delay BoE rate cuts, warns policymaker
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MarketWatch - Business
A wave of retail investor cash may hit the stock market when interest rates reach this level
Brokerages are sitting on something that could help fuel a rally in the stock market — piles of uninvested cash.10 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Refinances surge 175% from a year ago, as mortgage rates remain at a 2-year low
Mortgage applications rose 11% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.10 hours ago - Mortgage -
MarketWatch - Business
ECB will cut rates more quickly than previously expected, HSBC says
The European Central Bank will likely make a series of consecutive 25 basis point cuts at each of its upcoming meetings between now and April 2025, HSBC’s analysts said10 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — The funding fight’s final stretch (for now)
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CNBC - Business
China likely needs more than rate cuts to boost economic growth
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