Thirty-year mortgage rates hit a one-month high today. Currently, the average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage ...

The Federal Reserve has battled a variety of economic troubles over the past 35 years. Between tech busts, a financial crisis and a pandemic, not to mention periods of too little inflation and too ...

Floating-rate funds can provide income investors with diversification and some protection from interest rate risk. They can ...

The reinvestment rate is key for fixed-income investments. Find out how it works, with examples and risks to consider for better financial decision-making.

The central bank cut rates at its three previous meetings in an effort to support the job market. But with inflation still elevated, the Fed is cautious about additional rate cuts.

It wasn't that long ago when the average mortgage interest rate was comfortably over 7%. In August 2023, for example, the average rate on a conventional 30-year term was 7.31%, marking the highest ...

The first step, consumer finance experts say, is to ask your card issuer to reduce the rate. And with average balances now $6,500, consider using your tax refund to put a dent in the debt.

Mortgage interest rates remain volatile, and for homebuyers, a mortgage rate lock could mean paying thousands of dollars less over the life of a loan. While timing plays a role in securing the lowest ...

After leaving the benchmark interest rate untouched for a nine-month stretch, the Federal Reserve in September made the first in what is anticipated to be a series of rate cuts. These cuts will have ...

The Fed cut rates again, easing borrowing but squeezing savers. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you take certain actions on ...

The Fed cut rates at its last meeting of the year The Federal Reserve cut rates by a quarter-point Wednesday afternoon in alignment with expectations. Business Insider is covering developments live ...