Thirty-year and 15-year fixed rates, as well as 5/1 ARM rates, all moved higher today, according to a NerdWallet survey of current mortgage rates published by national lenders Wednesday morning. The Federal Reserve will announce its decision on raising short-term interest rates in one week.
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Mortgage Rates Monday, Feb. 27: Holding Near 2017 Lows
Thirty-year and 15-year fixed rates, as well as 5/1 ARM rates, are all mostly unchanged today, according to a NerdWallet survey of current mortgage rates published by national lenders Monday morning. After retreating for five of the past six days, fixed-rate mortgages are holding close to 2017 lows.
Overborrowing Could Add $119 to a Typical Monthly Student Loan…
Overborrowing is a common regret among student loan recipients. Nearly half of undergrad student loan borrowers – 48% – say they could have borrowed less and still paid for college, according to a recent survey conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of NerdWallet.
Liz Weston: The never-ending car payment
This file photo provided by NerdWallet shows Liz Weston, a columnist for personal finance website NerdWallet.com. FILE – This file photo provided by NerdWallet shows Liz Weston, a columnist for personal finance website NerdWallet.com.
Stable Beats Sexy When It Comes to Valentine’s Day Finances
There’s still a hefty premium placed on a partner’s looks, but financial infidelity and other money troubles make a partner’s bottom line matter more. In a recent poll of 2,000 people conducted by finance site NerdWallet last year, 40% said a partner’s financial situation is more important than how the person looks.
Women in New Mexico See Smaller Wage Gap but May Fall Short on…
There’s some good news for women living in New Mexico: On average, women there face one of the smallest differences in wages between the genders of any state in the country. But they still need to put away $1.18 for every $1 a man saves to accumulate an equivalent nest egg in retirement.
Women in New Mexico See Smaller Wage Gap but May Fall Short on…
There’s some good news for women living in New Mexico: On average, women there face one of the smallest differences in wages between the genders of any state in the country. But they still need to put away $1.18 for every $1 a man saves to accumulate an equivalent nest egg in retirement.
Pay Gap Closing but Women May Face Retirement Shortfall
Many Americans struggle to save for retirement, but the gender wage gap makes the prospects for women even more dire: The average woman must save $1.25 for every $1 a man invests to build an equivalent nest egg, a new study shows. For every $1 men earned in 2015, women, on average, made 80 cents, up from 77.5 cents in 2007, according to an analysis of the latest data available from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Pay Gap Closing but Women May Face Retirement Shortfall
Many Americans struggle to save for retirement, but the gender wage gap makes the prospects for women even more dire: The average woman must save $1.25 for every $1 a man invests to build an equivalent nest egg, a new study shows. For every $1 men earned in 2015, women, on average, made 80 cents, up from 77.5 cents in 2007, according to an analysis of the latest data available from the U.S. Census Bureau.
NY Women’s Wage Gap Smallest but Retirement Shortfall May Loom
Good news, women of New York: On average, you face the smallest difference in wages between the genders of any state in the country. The bad news: You still need to sock away $1.13 for every $1 a man in your state saves to enjoy the same size retirement nest egg.
How I Ditched Debt: Debt Free Guys
In this new series, NerdWallet interviews people who have faced debt and triumphed using a combination of commitment, budgeting and smart financial choices. Their stories may even inspire you to pay off your debt .
NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for January 2017
January is a time to reflect on the year just passed and to make resolutions to improve your life in the year to come. When it comes to credit cards , the Nerds have some tips on how can you make 2017 better than 2016.
Mortgage Rates Today, Wednesday, Dec. 28: Slight Decreases;…
Thirty-year and 15-year fixed rates reversed course from yesterday and fell slightly, while 5/1 ARM rates notched up again Wednesday, according to a NerdWallet survey of mortgage rates published by national lenders this morning. November saw newly built, single-family home sales rise by 5.2 percent, according to data released last week by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Census Bureau.
Mortgage Rates Today, Friday, Dec. 23: Slight Dip; Foreclosure…
Heading into Christmas weekend, mortgage rates are easing slightly with 30-year fixed loans and 5/1 ARM rates dipping and 15-year fixed loans remaining the same on Friday, according to a NerdWallet survey of mortgage rates published by national lenders this morning. Some homeowners in the U.S. are struggling to repay their mortgage.
Roth IRAs Can Help Ward Off the – Ghost of Retirement Future’
The spooky ghost scenes from “A Christmas Carol” are perfect metaphors for the past, present and future worries that haunt our retirement savings dreams. For some, Roth IRAs – which tend to see an annual spike in online search interest beginning during the holiday season – can help keep that “Ghost of Retirement Future” at bay.