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Savings Rates Climb to 4.35% After the Fed Hike: Where to Look
After the Fed raised rates to 3.75%-4.00%, top online savings accounts are paying up to 4.35% APY. Here is how to compare…
September Inflation Hits 3.7%: What Gas Prices Mean for Your Budget
US consumer prices rose 3.7% in the year to September, faster than economists expected, led by a jump in gasoline. Here is…
Mortgage Rates Hold at 7.40%: What Homebuyers Can Do Now
Freddie Mac says the average 30-year mortgage rate is 7.40%, up from 6.27% a year ago. Here is what it means for…
September Jobs Report: Only 29,000 Jobs Added, Jobless Rate Hits 4.2%
US employers added just 29,000 jobs in September and unemployment rose to 4.2%. Here is what the weak report means for workers…
Workplace retirement plan and IRA contribution limit changes for 2025: What to know now
In 2025, the IRS has made some updates to retirement savings plans in the United States. Here’s a simple breakdown to help…
How to Get Affordable Medical Care Without Health Insurance
Since its passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, has expanded health insurance coverage to millions of …
30% of Americans increased their emergency savings in 2024. That’s progress, expert says
While inflation and high interest rates are still taking a toll on consumers, more Americans can set aside money in an emergency fund, according to a…
This lesser-known tax strategy could help to reduce capital gains on your home sale
As U.S. home equity climbs, owners are more likely to face capital gains taxes from selling property. But a lesser-known tax strategy could help shrink your…
European shares eye record highs on Ukraine peace hopes
European futures hit record peaks on Tuesday as defence stocks soared on expectations of a spending bump, while Hong Kong shares were…
Elon Musk’s DOGE seeks access to taxpayer data at IRS
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is seeking access to troves of sensitive taxpayer data at the IRS, two people familiar with the inner…