Will high-yield savings account rates go higher in 2024?
CBS News· 9 hours agoHigh-yield savings accounts are a safe, reliable way to stash your cash and earn a solid interest ...
What to know about HELOC prepayment penalties
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 12 hours agoYes, as with any detail about a loan, you have the option to negotiate a home equity loan prepayment penalty with your lender. However, some lenders will...
Is a HELOC better than a home equity loan with inflation cooling?
CBS News· 2 days agoHome equity loan: A home equity loan is commonly referred to as a second mortgage. When you take out...
5 things to know about unsecured home improvement loans
Bankrate via AOL· 3 hours agoFor example, if you get a 10-year home improvement loan for $50,000 with a fixed rate of 8 percent,...
Mortgage rates are dropping. Should you buy a home now?
CBS News· 11 hours agoIf you've considered buying a house in the past year, you probably know that mortgage rates are...
Why you should open a long-term CD this December
CBS News· 9 hours agoIt's no secret that interest rates have been high this year. Due to decades-high inflation (it hit a 40-year high in June 2022) and an aggressive attempt...
What you need to know about financing a swimming pool
Bankrate via AOL· 3 hours agoA personal loan could be a good bet if you need a large loan and you have a good credit score, while...
Should I use a HELOC to pay off credit card debt?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 2 days agoYour interest rate will likely be lower The average credit card interest rate is more than 20 percent. In contrast ...
Why you should deposit $15,000 into a high-yield savings account
CBS News· 1 day agoPutting just $15,000 into a high-yield savings account right now could make a big difference to your...
How much do mortgage points cost?
CBS News· 11 hours agoThe concept is simple: You make a lump sum payment to your mortgage lender when you purchase or refinance your home in exchange for a lower interest rate