BEIJING — The streets around Beijing’s iconic Forbidden City are often filled with brides and grooms, posing for wedding photos against auspicious red backdrops in a place that strongly reflects Chinese culture and tradition. But the tradition of marriage itself is in sharp decline and is spurring a demographic crisis in what was once the … Read more
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing April inflation rate surges to 3.8% amid uncertainty in the Middle East 05:08 UP NEXT President Trump looks to suspend the federal gas tax 01:40 U.S. economy adds 115,000 jobs in April, unemployment rate at 4.3% 04:26 Crude … Read more
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing U.S. economy adds 115,000 jobs in April, unemployment rate at 4.3% 04:26 UP NEXT Crude oil prices fall over Iran deal optimism as gas prices continue to rise 01:26 Gas prices soar to highest level of the year … Read more
A mortgage interest rate lock could have multiple advantages for borrowers now. Olga Yastremska/Getty Images When it comes to finding a low mortgage interest rate, timing plays a critical role. Unfortunately, as many borrowers have seen in recent months, the timing lately hasn’t been very beneficial. Thanks to a combination of overseas conflicts, pronounced market … Read more
Making a larger down payment could be a smart strategy to employ, but it also has some downsides to consider. Kmatta/Getty Images While it’s relatively common for mortgage rates to change, at least marginally, on a regular basis, overall, mortgage rates have been hovering in the mid- to low-6% range for several months now. And, while borrowers … Read more
Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance have been left with a series of questions following this week’s Fed rate pause. Maks_Lab/Getty Images The Federal funds rate will remain on hold. That was the major news that came out of the central bank’s meeting this week after it elected to keep the rate frozen at a … Read more
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The Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate pause could impact homebuyers and owners trying to refinance. sakchai vongsasiripat/Getty Images Another Federal Reserve meeting, another interest rate pause. For the third time this year, the central bank elected to keep its Federal funds rate untouched, leaving it at the same range of 3.50% to 3.75% on Wednesday. … Read more
Knowing where CD account interest rates may be heading is critical for savers looking to lock in the highest return possible now. Getty Images/iStockphoto Interest rates have been high for a while now, and though that’s unfortunate news for consumers needing to borrow cash, for savers, it’s a boon. It’s particularly beneficial for those willing … Read more
A CD interest rate lock could make sense for many savers this week. J Studios/Getty Images Borrowers hoping for some rate relief when the Federal Reserve meets this week will have to wait a bit longer. With the likelihood of a rate cut at the conclusion of the central bank’s April meeting near zero, according … Read more