HELOC rates just fell again. Here's what homeowners should do now.

HELOC interest rates dropped yet again this week. Here are three things that homeowners should do in response.

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Home equity is up 6%: 3 things homeowners should do with it right now

With home equity up 6% year-over-year, homeowners may want to consider using those funds for select purposes now.
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The Fed’s job is not to boost the stock market. Here’s what it should be doing.

Getting inflation down to 2% should be the Fed’s No. 1 concern.
MarketWatch - Feb. 22
Here's what a $70,000 HELOC costs monthly in 2025

Wondering what a $70,000 HELOC might cost you? Find out what your monthly payment could be.
CBS News - Feb. 21
Here's what a $150,000 HELOC will cost monthly in 2025

Payments on a $150,000 HELOC could rise or fall if opened this year. Here's what to consider right now.
CBS News - Feb. 24
Should you open a high-yield savings account with inflation rising again? Here's what experts think.

A high-yield savings account can help offset some higher costs due to rising inflation. Here's what to know now.
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A Colleague Just Spit Out a “Dumb” Idea. Here’s Exactly What You Should Say Next

How can your team build on a foundation of trust and psychological safety? It starts with respect.
Inc. - Feb. 22
Mortgage rates are falling. Here’s how much a typical homeowner can save if they refinance.

How much can the average homeowner saving by refinancing? It depends on where they are starting from.
MarketWatch - 7h
Here's how much you'd save by borrowing with a HELOC now

A HELOC is one of the cheapest ways to borrow money now. Here's how much you'd save compared to the alternatives.
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Here's what a $90,000 HELOC costs per month in 2025

Before you borrow $90,000 from your home equity with a HELOC, you need to know what your monthly payments could be.
CBS News - Feb. 27
Here's what a $40,000 HELOC costs per month in 2025

Monthly payments on a $40,000 HELOC could change as market conditions evolve. Here's what homeowners should know.
CBS News - 3d
HELOC rates hit a two-year low: 3 reasons to open one now

HELOC rates dropped lower this week, easing costs for borrowers. That's not the only reason to open one, though.
CBS News - Feb. 27
Mortgage rates stay under 7%. Should you buy a home now?

Today's mortgage rates are higher than they were a few years ago, but it could still be smart to buy a home now.
CBS News - Feb. 25
CD account strategies for this March: What experts think you should do

CDs are ideal for locking in high rates and the right timely strategy can help you earn more. Here's what to consider.
CBS News - 3d
Will HELOC interest rates keep falling this March?

HELOC interest rates dropped in both January and February, but will that trend continue this March?
CBS News - 2d
Gold's industrial applications: What investors should know now

There are lots of industrial uses for gold, and that could have a positive impact on your gold investments.
CBS News - Feb. 26
Do you have a favorite kid? Here's what may contribute to perception

A new study found that parental favoritism is real and that multiple factors like gender and culture could be influences.
CBS News - Feb. 21
Five moves Steelers should make in 2025 NFL offseason, starting with what Pittsburgh should do at QB

Here's how Pittsburgh can have a successful offseason
CBS Sports - 2d
What will Labour’s leasehold alternative mean for homeowners?

Plans to revamp ‘commonhold’ ownership were announced by the UK government this week — but what is commonhold?
Financial Times - 1d
Mortgage rates are falling. Here’s how much income you need now to buy a house for $250,000, $400,000 and $1 million.

Mortgage rates fell for the sixth week in a row, offering more financial relief to home buyers.
MarketWatch - 5d
Jobless claims may have just fired the clearest recession warning yet — here’s why investors should be worried

Layoffs by Elon Musk and his “DOGE,” along with signs of a slowing economy, spark questions about a potential serious stumble for the economy.
MarketWatch - Feb. 27
Someone left a strange wheelbarrow in my kitchen. Now what do I do? | Zoe Williams

It’s not mine and I don’t know where it came from. I’m just hoping that someone will take it away again. I’m going to do one of those tricks like a magician with a ball and cups, because it is ...
The Guardian - 2d
Why you should open a HELOC this March

There's a compelling case to be made for borrowing with a HELOC this March. Here's what homeowners should know now.
CBS News - 2d
How do we make Europe more secure? Here are five steps we need to take now

Europe can’t wait to react to Trump’s mood swings but must show we have the will and the wallet to take back control. • Ukraine war live . It’s exhausting and humiliating to have no control – ...
The Guardian - 5d
Trump said childhood cancer rates have risen 40% since 1975. Here's what data shows

During an address to Congress on Tuesday night, Trump said childhood cancer rates have increase by 40%. Data shows there may be some context missing.
ABC News - 1d
What Do Entrepreneurs and Race Car Drivers Have in Common? Just About Everything

Both put as much effort into fundraising as they do into running thier businesses.
Inc. - Feb. 27
Forget the pundits — here's what ought to win. And what should have gotten a chance

Some contenders seem to have their Academy Awards all sewn up, but in a perfect world, we'd rather it have gone this way — with several other titles in the mix.
Los Angeles Times - Feb. 26
Nepo babies should do what they want. Except complain to the rest of us | Rebecca Shaw

After years of this discussion my patience is wearing thin. A couple of years ago I wrote about the nepo baby discourse that had kicked off, arguing that focusing all of our energy on the very ...
The Guardian - 10h
I think my cat likes my partner more. What should I do?

The signs that a cat likes you are fairly obvious. Here’s how to strengthen your bond with a pet if you think they prefer your partner more. My boyfriend and I moved in together last April. To be ...
The Guardian - 7h
Asylum cases in Europe fell 11% last year. Here's a look at the numbers

Over 1 million asylum applications were made in the European Union, Norway and Switzerland in 2024, according to the EU asylum agency's annual report
ABC News - 3d
The Trump-Zelenskyy slugfest was shocking. What does Ukraine do now? | Rajan Menon

For the Ukrainian leader, there’s no coming back from the debacle. His country’s best hope now lies with Europe. No matter their position on the Russia-Ukraine war, people who view the televised ...
The Guardian - 6d
Love butter? Here's what you should swap in to protect against heart disease and cancer

Using more plant-based oils and less butter can lower the risk of premature death, cancer, and heart disease, a JAMA study presented at AHA EPI/Lifestyle, suggests.
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Texas measles cases are up, and New Mexico now has an outbreak. Here's what you need to know

The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 58 cases as of Tuesday
ABC News - Feb. 18
It’s now a stock picker’s market as more shares outperform the S&P 500. Here’s what that means for your portfolio.

The number of individual stocks outperforming the S&P 500 has exploded since the start of 2025 after a two-year stretch of unusually concentrated performance. That translates to a broader ...
MarketWatch - Feb. 24
Three catalysts have driven S&P 500 corrections since 1964. Here’s what could spark one now.

Piper Sandler’s Michael Kantrowitz has dug into big corrections since 1964 and finds they all need a catalyst. Here’s what he sees coming in 2025.
MarketWatch - Feb. 27
In 1982, American Airlines Made a Brilliant Business Decision. Here’s How It Still Works Now (and What’s Changed)

Imagine a business idea that’s so smart, everyone in your industry copies it.
Inc. - 6d
Japan's birth rate fell for a ninth consecutive year in 2024 to hit a record low

The number of babies born in Japan last year fell for a ninth consecutive year to hit a record low, according to health ministry data
ABC News - Feb. 27
Why Do S.U.V.s Look Like Trucks Again?

For decades, carlike curves were in. Now, buyers are interested in sport utility vehicles that feature right-angles and off-road cred.
The New York Times - 5d
E.C.B. Cuts Interest Rates Again, With an Uncertain Path Ahead

Vows by European leaders to increase borrowing to ramp up military spending have reshaped the fiscal picture that the central bank must confront.
The New York Times - 3h
I’m 50, earn $172K a year and married, yet I’m still living paycheck-to-paycheck. My family want me to return home. What should I do?

“I have a $154,800 401(k) and a house worth $453,900 with $323,400 on the mortgage.”
MarketWatch - 6d