How to get the best mortgage rates as 30-year fixed nears 1-year low
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage notched its biggest one-day drop in more than a year on Friday. Although mortgage rates are now at their lowest level since October, the average rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage is still just around 6.29%, according to Mortgage News Daily — a big leap from the under […]
How to invest in gold amid the precious metal’s record run
Gold prices notched another fresh record this week as more investors piled into the metal amid economic uncertainty and rising bets for a Federal Reserve rate cut. So far this year, bullion has gained about 35% as of Friday’s close. Spot gold is now near $3,600 an ounce. “Without a doubt, gold has been trending higher, and it’s […]
How to trade record S&P 500 before it reaches bull market limit
There is more than enough focus on Wall Street about what the Fed will do next, and Friday’s weak nonfarm payrolls report will add to expectations for a rate cut. But maybe there is not enough planning among investors about what they should do to preserve the hefty gains embedded in market portfolios since the […]
How to maximize the $40,000 limit for 2025
Milan Markovic | E+ | Getty Images President Donald Trump‘s “big beautiful bill” raised the limit on the federal deduction for state and local taxes, known as SALT, and there are ways to maximize it for 2025, experts say. If you itemize tax breaks, you can claim the SALT deduction, which includes state and local […]
Jim Cramer explains how to pick out a solid retail growth stock
CNBC’s Jim Cramer told investors on Thursday how to pick a solid retail stock for their portfolios, listing six factors to consider before making an investment. “I want to spend some time tonight on what it means to buy the stock of a great franchise into weakness, not some software as a service company or […]
Jim Cramer explains how to handle Tuesday’s market decline
CNBC’s Jim Cramer unpacked Tuesday’s market action, explaining why stocks fell and how investors can deal with losses. “Days like today are…dispiriting, they’re painful, and they usually aren’t alone,” he said. “You have to trust the companies you believe in. Trust the market. That’s the only way to make big money in stocks long term.” […]
How to prepare for a mortgage refinance, according to experts
Sdi Productions | E+ | Getty Images Mortgage rates have declined in recent months, and with the potential for a Federal Reserve rate cut this fall, it’s smart for homeowners with high interest rates to start preparing for the opportunity to refinance, experts say. Last week, mortgage rates slightly edged higher. According to the Mortgage […]
AI is changing the lucrative search business. Here’s how to pick the winners — and avoid the losers
Concerns over a potential plunge in web traffic due to artificial intelligence — and its impact on many businesses — may have been overblown. The proliferation of artificial intelligence tools in web navigation have raised concern that Google, as well as companies that rely on consumers reaching them through search results, could see their business […]
How to lower capital gains on home sales as Trump eyes ending the tax
Martin Barraud | Ojo Images | Getty Images As President Donald Trump weighs ending capital gains taxes on home sales to bolster the housing market, experts say it’s possible to lower your bill without legislative changes. When asked about the idea this week in the Oval Office, Trump told reporters, “we’re thinking about that.” Under […]
How beauty expenses affect your finances
Katie Gatti Tassin Courtesy: Katie Gatti Tassin There are many unique hurdles that women face when it comes to money, such as the wage gap and caregiving responsibilities. Yet, there’s another challenge in women’s financial lives that is less-discussed — beauty costs, which can be an “insidious force in women’s financial lives,” said Katie Gatti […]