Best Savings Rates Today, Nov. 7, 2024: Score a High APY Before Rates Drop Further

Best Savings Rates Today, Nov. 7, 2024: Score a High APY Before Rates Drop Further

CNET editors independently choose every product and service we cover. Though we can’t review every available financial company or offer, we strive to make comprehensive, rigorous comparisons in order to highlight the best of them. For many of these products and services, we earn a commission. The compensation we receive may impact how products and … Read more

With Savings Rates Dropping, This CFP Still Doesn’t Recommend This Type of CD

With Savings Rates Dropping, This CFP Still Doesn’t Recommend This Type of CD

CNET editors independently choose every product and service we cover. Though we can’t review every available financial company or offer, we strive to make comprehensive, rigorous comparisons in order to highlight the best of them. For many of these products and services, we earn a commission. The compensation we receive may impact how products and … Read more

Mortgage Rates Are Falling, But Won’t Get Low Enough for Most Americans, CNET Survey Finds

Mortgage Rates Are Falling, But Won’t Get Low Enough for Most Americans, CNET Survey Finds

CNET editors independently choose every product and service we cover. Though we can’t review every available financial company or offer, we strive to make comprehensive, rigorous comparisons in order to highlight the best of them. For many of these products and services, we earn a commission. The compensation we receive may impact how products and … Read more

A Home Equity Loan Can Help You Pay for Energy-Efficient Upgrades

A Home Equity Loan Can Help You Pay for Energy-Efficient Upgrades

We all want to save money on our utility bills. A recent CNET Money survey found that more than 78% of US adults are concerned about rising energy costs. Installing a home solar system or energy-efficient windows can help you cut costs and lower your carbon footprint. However, eco-friendly upgrades are expensive upfront. The average … Read more

If You Defaulted on Your Student Loans, You Can Apply for This Debt Relief Program

If You Defaulted on Your Student Loans, You Can Apply for This Debt Relief Program

Viva Tung/CNET; Getty Images Before the pandemic-related payment pause that started in March 2020, more than 8 million federal loan borrowers had defaulted on their student loans. If your student loan payment was late by more than 270 days, your loans may be in default. Once student loans are in default, they’re often no longer … Read more

I Could Never Afford a Home in LA. Then I Discovered Tiny Homes

I Could Never Afford a Home in LA. Then I Discovered Tiny Homes

As a single woman in my early 40s, I’m drawn to tiny homes for several reasons. Sure, I yearn for the “soft life” free of stress and hustle, but the biggest selling point is affordability.  Since I’m starting to think about retirement, the looming question is whether I’ll ever be a homeowner. I currently live … Read more