While most personal loan interest rates are fixed, federal rate changes and inflation do impact interest rates for new loan borrowers, although indirectly. As the…
Mortgage rates fell again this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 6.26% from…
When you think about estate planning, wills, trusts and life insurance usually top the list. But annuities deserve a spot in the conversation, too. Beyond providing reliable income in retirement, annuities can ensure your spouse keeps receiving steady checks, transfer wealth to heirs and help sidestep probate. Still, annuities come…
The families of four victims who died in an Air India crash earlier this year are blaming faulty fuel switches for the incident that killed 260 people. In the first lawsuit filed in the U.S. over the crash, the families are accusing plane maker Boeing and Honeywell, which made the…
I’m 63 With $1.35 Million in My IRA and a $2,200 Social Security Check. What’s My Retirement Budget?
By your 60s, most of your retirement foundation is already in place. While you may still have a few years to save, building significant new wealth is less likely unless you continue working during retirement. This stage typically shifts focus to taxes, withdrawals, Social Security and budgeting. To help you…
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points in its first cut of the year, marking a move that could ease monthly payments on mortgages, credit cards and other loans. The Fed’s benchmark rate helps set the prime rate, which banks use to determine…
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