America’s largest companies are among the toughest negotiators in global commerce. They pressure suppliers, scour contracts for waste and squeeze costs wherever they can. Yet in prescription drugs, these same companies participate in a system that makes them — along with brokers, pharmacy benefit managers and drugmakers — effectively happier…

Mortgage rates are down across the board today. According to Zillow, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate decreased by four basis points to 6.24%, and the 15-year fixed rate has dropped by four basis points to 5.52%. Mortgage interest rates tend to follow the 10-year Treasury yield, which has been falling…

Deposit account rates are on the decline — but the good news is you can lock in a competitive return on a certificate of deposit (CD) today and preserve your earning power. In fact, the best CDs still pay rates above 4%. Read on for a snapshot of CD rates…

High-yield savings account rates have been falling, but some of the best accounts still pay above 4% APY. In order to get the highest interest rate possible on your savings, it’s important to do your research and find competitive offers. Not sure where to start? Here’s a closer look at…

HELOC rates have been gradually decreasing throughout 2025. According to the analytics company Curinos, the average rate on a home equity line of credit is 7.75%. This is 23 basis points lower than the annual average. Interest rates on HELOCs are moving in the right direction, so it could be…

Investing in a multifamily home is an excellent strategy for building wealth and generating passive income over time. However, as with any investment, buying this type of home takes careful consideration and planning. And even if you’re more interested in finding a place to call home than in an investment…

Medicare open enrollment is a nearly eight-week stretch from mid-October to early December when the more than 66 million Americans currently enrolled in Medicare can make changes to their coverage that take effect in the new year. Reviewing coverage is especially important during this time of year because it’s the…

Most checking accounts are very similar. The majority don’t earn much, if any, interest, but they are handy for managing everyday transactions. However, with premium checking, you get more — sometimes, a lot more. For example, many premium checking accounts pay between 3% and 5% APY on a portion of…

The current average HELOC rate is 7.75%, according to the analytics company Curinos. Interest rates on home equity lines of credit have been inching down all year. They’ve remained below 8% since early August and are now at their lowest point of 2025. Find out whether now is a good…

Early in the pandemic, it felt like every other headline was about real estate investors scooping up homes. Low rates, rising rents, and tons of inventory turned virtually any property into a hot commodity. Fast-forward to today, and the landscape looks different: higher mortgage rates, stubbornly elevated prices, and limited…