Toyota recalls 550,000 Highlander SUVs because seat backs may fail to lock

Toyota is recalling roughly 550,000 Highlander SUVs due to a supplier defect that could cause the seat backs to fail to lock properly, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles, model years 2021 to 2024, equipped with recliner technology in the second-row seats.  The technology is intended to allow … Read more

Why a mortgage rate lock before the March Fed meeting makes sense

A mortgage interest rate lock in today’s rising rate climate could make sense for borrowers. Pla2na/Getty Images Slowly but gradually, mortgage interest rates look like they’re heading up again. After rates looked to be moving comfortably toward the 5% mark in early February, they’ve since risen in recent weeks, sparked by a combination of overseas … Read more