December 19, 2024
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December 19, 2024
Grab High Savings Rates While You Can After the Fe…
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates again this week, which means savings rates could dip soon. Rates for high-yield savings accounts now average 4.32% APY. Even if rates aren’t as high as they were
December 19, 2024
High APYs May Not Be Around Much Longer Following …
You can earn up to 4.70% APY with today’s best CDs. The Fed cut rates for a third time yesterday, which means APYs are likely to continue their downward trend. The sooner you open
December 19, 2024
How the Fed’s Interest Rate Cut Could Impact…
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced its third interest rate cut of 2024. When the Fed pivoted to cutting interest rates this fall because of cooler inflation, many prospective homebuyers thought mortgage rates would immediately come down.
December 19, 2024
Home Equity Borrowing Should Get Cheaper After Fed…
If you’re shopping for a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC), here’s some good news: Now that the Federal Reserve has begun to cut interest rates, home equity loan and
December 19, 2024
CDC Confirms First Severe Human Case of Bird Flu i…
The CDC just confirmed the first US-based severe human case of bird flu in Louisiana. Currently hospitalized, the patient was exposed to sick and deceased birds in backyard flocks, also making this the first
December 19, 2024
How to Stay Safe Now That More Raw Milk Has Been R…
On December 14, the California Department of Food and Agriculture announced a recall of raw milk from a second producer, Valley Milk Simply Bottled. The recall came after H5N1 bird flu was found in
December 19, 2024
This Unemployment Class-Action Settlement Is Open …
Only two days are left for those who want to opt into the $55 million class-action settlement set aside for claimants who said they had their pandemic-era Michigan unemployment benefits unlawfully taken away. The
December 19, 2024
The Fed Cut Rates Again, but Don’t Expect Re…
At their final meeting of 2024, the Federal Reserve cut rates by another 25 basis points, as widely expected. The Fed’s Summary of Economic Projections calls for two more interest rate cuts in 2025,
December 19, 2024