Mortgage rates tick up to 2.9%, remain at historic lows
SILVER SPRING, Md. — U.S. average rates on long-term mortgages rose slightly this week but remain at historically low levels. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported…
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Your money: Are Medicare Advantage plans worth the risk?
About one in three people 65 and older in the U.S. enroll in Medicare Advantage, the private insurance alternative to traditional Medicare. It’s not hard…
Weekly commodity wrap-up
More aid for farmers Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a second round of its Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The measure is targeted…
US long-term mortgage rates change little; 30-year at 2.87%
WASHINGTON — U.S. average rates on long-term mortgages changed little this week as they hover at historically low levels. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported today…
Your money: Is moving now your best financial move?
You might not have started 2020 thinking about a move. But like it or not, many of us have had to reconsider our living situations…
How to manage your risk amid election uncertainty
Uncertainty in the markets is a hallmark of election years and is a significant worry for many investors. The barrage of commercials and opinion coverage…
Your money: You may receive a check for $5 or less from US Treasury — and here’s why
Did you just get a really odd check from the United States Treasury for some quirky amount, maybe like $2.26? Some super small checks —…
Weekly commodity wrap-up
China boosts pork and beans Hog prices shot to a three-month high today, trading more than 60 cents per pound for the first time since…
Your money: When to say ‘No thanks’ to your workplace 401(k)
One of the most valued employee benefits is the ability to save for retirement through a workplace plan, such as a 401(k) or 403(b). The…
US long-term mortgage rates fall; 30-year at 2.91%
WASHINGTON — U.S. average rates on long-term mortgages fell this week, with historically low levels continuing to fuel demand for homes. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac…