The FOMC cut the federal funds rate by a quarter-point, but that's unlikely to cause 30-year mortgage rates to fall by the same amount. The December rate cut might be advantageous for builders and ...

Here’s how the central bank’s latest cut will affect loans, savings accounts and investments—and what financial moves to consider Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Molly Grace ...

Savings rates remain appealing as we head into the weekend, with many high-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) still paying between 4.00% and 5.00% APY. It's one of the easiest ways to keep your cash ...

The Federal Reserve cut rates by a quarter point in October — the second cut of 2025. Another quarter-point cut is widely expected when the Fed meets next week, though chair Jerome Powell isn't ...

Nakul Mishra is already thinking about refinancing – even before he closes on his first home. The 34-year-old had spent two years searching for the right home in Sacramento to settle into with his ...

Federal Reserve rate cut odds for December have fallen to near coin toss levels, signaling rising uncertainty among investors ahead of the Dec. 10 meeting, according to data source CME's FedWatch tool ...

ARMs often start at lower rates, but monthly payments can rise over time Adjustable-rate mortgages peaked at 35% of mortgage applications in 2005 Today's environment is vastly different for several ...

For the second time this year, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to lower its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell noted during a briefing ...

The last time the Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate was on Sept. 17 when the benchmark rate was reduced by a quarter point. The Fed cut rates three times in 2024. The average 30-year fixed ...

Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today announced the results of its two 2025 Variable Annuity Industry Experience Studies, which analyze policyholder behavior across 23 ...

September brought good news for borrowers. The Federal Reserve conducted its first rate cut of the year, making the cost of borrowing less expensive. While a range of factors influence home equity ...

These policies let you invest your cash value directly in mutual fund-like accounts, but they also carry risks if the investments lose money Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy ...