The price of silver has experienced notable increases and decreases so far in 2026. Getty Images/iStockphoto Amid big stock market swings in recent years and even into 2026, investors may increasingly find themselves looking for assets that can help hedge against market instability. Increasingly, more of these investors are turning to precious metals thanks to … Read more
Mortgage interest rates have considerably improved compared to where they had sat in recent years. sakchai vongsasiripat/Getty Images Hunting for a low mortgage interest rate in the economic climate of 2023 and 2024 was often a quick – and fruitless – process. With mortgage interest rates in the summer of 2023 hitting their highest point … Read more
Today’s mortgage interest rates may be low enough to support a purchase or refinance application. sakchai vongsasiripat/Getty Images While it may not feel like it weather-wise in large swaths of the country right now, the official start of spring is just weeks away, and with it comes the beginning of the traditional spring homebuying season. … Read more
Consumer confidence edged higher in February as Americans expressed a more optimistic view of the labor market and other facets of the economy, a new survey shows. The Conference Board, a nonprofit research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index increased by 2.2 points in February, rising to 91.2. That’s an improvement over January, when … Read more
Usage-based insurance (UBI) programs use telematic devices or apps to track driving habits, including miles driven, speed and acceleration patterns, and handheld-device usage. Good drivers might become eligible for a discount through some UBI programs, but it’s important to note that poor driving habits, such as speeding or driving while using your smartphone, can result … Read more
Two skiers died Friday in separate incidents at Lake Tahoe’s Heavenly Mountain Resort, marking the latest in a series of ski-related deaths this month in the region that stretches across Northern California and Nevada. This follows an avalanche earlier this week that claimed the lives of at least eight people. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office on … Read more