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
The majority of homeowners spend 30 years paying off their mortgage, or even longer if they move or refinance. But depending on your financial situation, you may be able to pay off your mortgage early, freeing up money in your budget for spending or saving. There’s plenty to consider if you’re ready to pay off … Read more
Though homeownership has long been the benchmark for achieving the American Dream, a growing number of people are opting for a more flexible living situation. A third of renters are choosing not to buy a home, even though they can afford one, according to a January 2024 Entrata survey. Bernadette Joy is one of those … Read more
Today’s average mortgage rates Mortgage Refinance Today’s average mortgage rates on Apr. 16, 2024, compared with one week ago. We use rate data collected by Bankrate as reported by lenders across the US. Current mortgage interest rates If you’re in the market for a home, here are today’s mortgage rates compared to last week’s. Product … Read more
The Defence Ministry on Friday issued a tender to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the acquisition of as many as 97 additional Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mark-1A fighter jets, senior officials told India Today TV. The HAL will have three months to respond to the Defence Ministry’s tender, they added. The tender to buy … Read more
Mortgage rates continue to surge, pushing back above 7% after months of volatility. Homebuyers taking out a home loan with a 7% interest rate are budgeting hundreds more than expected to cover their average monthly mortgage payment. For the past two years, prospective homebuyers have been pushed to the sidelines due to higher interest rates. … Read more
At the start of February, average mortgage rates inched past 7% for the first time since early December. The increase was fueled by strong labor data and hints from the Federal Reserve that rate cuts may come later than many had hoped. However, rates have still made significant downward progress since their peak at 8.01% … Read more
Key takeaways During its first monetary policy meeting of the year Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced it would hold the federal funds rate steady at between 5.25% and 5.50%. The battle against inflation isn’t done quite yet: The central bank is hoping to reach its 2% target rate before it can start cutting interest rates. … Read more
The convenience and simplicity of online transactions have significantly propelled the widespread adoption of credit cards in recent times. With the exponential growth of e-commerce platforms and digital services, consumers are drawn to the ease and speed of online purchases. Raj Khosla, Founder and MD of MyMoneyMantra.com, talks to Navneet Dubey of BT Money Today about the … Read more
July 9, 2021 — Athletes, influencers, musicians, and people around the globe are teaming up in a final push to raise money that could potentially save the life of a 17-month-old girl in Denmark. At 10 months old, Ayah Lundt was diagnosed with type 2 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic disease that … Read more