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What the latest inflation numbers mean for mortgage rates

Those who were hoping for an end to inflation — and high interest rates — may have to wait a bit longer. That was the sentiment early Tuesday after the latest inflation report showed inflation rising 3.1% year over year. While that January rise was lower than December’s 3.4%, it was still a move in the wrong direction, strongly indicating …

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Why you should open a CD following the new inflation report

The inflation report for January is official and the verdict isn’t great. While inflation was lower in January than it was in December, it was still at 3.1% year over year — above many predictions of 2.9% and more than a point above the Federal Reserve’s target goal of 2%. That means borrowers will likely need to wait a bit …

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Is filing your taxes on your own worth it?

Tax time is here, and as such, you may be wondering if you should shell out hundreds of dollars or more to have a professional file your taxes for you. After all, there are several resources online and some of those resources are free. The complexities of the U.S. tax code may make it difficult to navigate, though. And if …

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