When will mortgage rates go down? The outlook heading into 2026.
Mortgage rates may have decreased only slightly last week, but the decline marks a significant moment: The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dropped to its lowest point in 2025. The national average 30-year rate is now 6.15%, according to Freddie Mac. So, what does this mean for the upcoming 2026 housing market? Will mortgage rates […]
Top 4 Money Market Accounts: 4% APY & Higher (Weekly Rates)
Looking for the security and interest-earning power of a savings account with the perks of a checking account? A money market account (MMA) may be the right choice for you. In many cases, MMAs come with a debit card and/or checks, making it easy to access your funds when needed. Plus, your balance earns interest. […]
Best CD Rates Today: Lock In Up to 4.1% APY!
Unlock Your Savings: Why These High CD Rates Won’t Last Forever Interest rates on savings products like Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are currently very high. The Federal Reserve has lowered its main interest rate multiple times recently, which usually leads to lower CD rates. This means now is a great time to consider opening a […]
Gold Jumps: U.S. Action Sparks Price Surge
Gold Prices Jump: Here’s Why It Matters for Your Future Savings Coffee Break Summary: Gold prices have gone up recently. This increase is partly because of world events making people feel less secure. Gold is seen as a safe place to keep money when other things feel risky. What’s Happening with Gold? Imagine your favorite […]
Earn Up to 4% APY: Best High
Why Your Savings Could Grow Faster: Understanding Today’s Interest Rates Coffee Break Summary Interest rates are dropping because a big financial group called the Federal Reserve has made some changes. This means your money in regular savings accounts won’t grow as much. But, there are special savings accounts that still offer great interest rates, helping […]
Your Home Equity Loan: Lower Rates Await!
Unlock Your Home’s Hidden Cash: Why Lower Loan Rates Could Be Your Next Smart Move Interest rates on loans that let you borrow against your home are getting cheaper. This means you might be able to get cash from your house for projects or needs at a better price than before. It’s a chance to […]
Mortgage Rates: Sub
Mortgage rates are barely above 6%, but some lenders are already offering home loans in the mid-5% range. According to Zillow data, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.01%, and the 15-year fixed rate is 5.44%. Here are the current mortgage rates, according to the latest Zillow data: 30-year fixed: 6.01% 20-year fixed: 5.95% 15-year […]
Todays Best Money Market Rates: Earn Up to 4.1% APY (January 5, 2026)
Find out which banks are offering the top rates. Money market accounts (MMAs) can be a great place to store your cash if you’re looking for a relatively high interest rate along with liquidity and flexibility. Unlike traditional savings accounts, MMAs typically offer better returns, and they may also provide check-writing privileges and debit card […]
What Justice on a Burning Planet?
On December 19, Haymarket Books and Verso Books cosponsored a conversation about the left and the climate emergency, hosted by The Nation’s climate-justice correspondent, Wen Stephenson. In his introductory remarks, Stephenson drew on his recent Nation essay in which he quoted the “State of the Climate Report” for 2025, and made the following observation: Joining […]