US mortgage rates fall; 30-year at all-time low of 3.13%
WASHINGTON — Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week as the benchmark 30-year home loan reached an all-time low. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported today…
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Your money: Adjustable rate mortgages might not be the deals you think they are
As tempting as it might be to save a few bucks a month by opting for an adjustable rate mortgage, consumers need to do their…
US long-term mortgage rates mostly steady; 30-year at 3.21%
WASHINGTON — Long-term U.S. mortgage rates were mostly steady this week, continuing to hover near all-time lows. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported today that the…
Your money: Here’s how managing your money will change because of COVID-19
Walking into a bank branch and talking to a teller is one of those how-we-handle-our-money moments that vanished as “stay-at-home” orders went into place. So,…
Your money: Prevent your credit limit from being lowered (and what to do if it already has been)
In response to the current state of the U.S. economy as a result of the coronavirus, credit card issuers have been cutting credit limits for…
Average 30-year mortgage rates rose slightly to 3.18%
BALTIMORE — Long-term mortgage rates increased slightly as the U.S. economy showed signs that the worst of the coronavirus-fueled recession might have passed. The average…
Managing cash flow in a crisis
The COVID-19 world pandemic, which has shut down, modified or partially closed businesses across the country and world, has magnified the need for all businesses…
Finding financial opportunities during a crisis
We are in unique and uncharted waters during this COVID-19 pandemic that has created what many believe is the most significant crisis since the Great…
What is an estate plan, and do you need one?
When you hear the word “estate,” you might think of mansions with sprawling manicured lawns and landscapes. While this is what often comes to mind,…
The Secure Act: Breaking down the key points
The Secure Act of 2019 (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) was signed into law as part of a government funding package on Dec….