Fixed mortgage rates dipped this week, with the rate on the 30-year loan staying under 5 percent and the 15-year loan falling below 4 percent. Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on the 30-year loan fell to 4.78 percent from 4.80 percent the previous week. It hit a 40-year low of 4.17 percent in [...]
Mortgage rates may be at historic lows, but they’ve still jumped around somewhat in recent months, perplexing Americans mulling a home purchase this spring. It’s not always easy to pinpoint the cause of interest rate volatility, but much of it has to do with fickle capital markets, supply-and-demand dynamics, and even turmoil abroad. Outside investors [...]
The average rate on 30-year fixed mortgages fell to 4.78 percent this week, Freddie Mac said Thursday. Here’s a historical look at rates for fixed and adjustable mortgages for the last 52 weeks. Current week’s average rate Previous week’s average rate 52-week high 52-week low 30-year fixed 4.78 4.80 5.06 4.17 15-year fixed 3.97 4.02 [...]
Want to make it easy on yourself this Easter? Check out recipe researcher Sheila Kern’s great suggestions – then be sure to ask for help from the guests. Honey Dijon Deviled Eggs From www.pillsbury.com Makes 14 servings Ingredients 7 large hard-cooked eggs 1/4 cup purchased honey Dijon salad dressing 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions 1/8 teaspoon pepper, [...]
Saving for retirement is especially difficult for workers with small salaries. Many low-income workers don’t have access to a retirement account at work and simply have less money to build a nest egg after paying their monthly bills. Here are some strategies to save for the future on a small wage: Set up a [...]
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