Here’s your judgement-free explainer on the Federal Reserve, mortgage rates and why everyone’s in a mild panic.

Mortgage interest rates fell ahead of Fed cuts in September and October, because mortgage lenders worked market predictions into their base rates instead of waiting for confirmati ...

Mortgage rates are on the rise as new employment data casts doubt on a December Fed cut. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does ...

The Fed cut rates for the second time this year amid dissent among committee members and a government shutdown that has left key economic data unavailable.

The Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis-point cut to the federal funds rate at the conclusion of its meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The bankers had shifted into rate-cutting mode back in September ...

On Saturday, the government shutdown staggers into its second month, and its effects will be felt by more people.

I’ve researched savings accounts for more than a decade. I know which ones have the best rates, lowest fees, and even the best mobile apps. Here are the rules I follow before switching savings ...

The inconvenience of switching banks shouldn’t outweigh the benefits you can receive from somewhere new. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

A federal judge has ordered the government to release SNAP funds during the shutdown, temporarily restoring food aid for millions of Americans.

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Many of the best-performing funds right now are crypto and precious metals ETFs. Here’s what economists have to say about this trend.