The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell nine basis points to 6.25% APR in the week ending Oct. 9, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. A basis point is one one-hundredth ...

Here's a rundown of changes to some well-known tax provisions for the 2026 tax year, plus how the “big, beautiful bill” may ...

Corporate real estate firms seek out properties at an entry-level price point, outbidding local buyers or paying cash. Then, they turn would-be starter homes into single-family rentals instead, ...

A home equity loan lets you borrow money using your home as collateral. You'll get a lump-sum payment and repay the loan with fixed-rate interest over a predetermined term. Some or all of the mortgage ...

Checking accounts are best for spending money. Savings accounts have higher interest rates, so they're best for stashing cash. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

Ruth Sarreal is an editor and content strategist covering consumer banking topics at NerdWallet. She has over a decade of experience writing and editing for consumer websites. She previously edited ...

Cash in on business bank account promotions from Chase, American Express, Axos and other business banks. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Starting Oct. 7, 2025, and for a limited time, the Citi Strata Elite Card is boosting its bonus for new applicants.

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AI has yet to replace jobs at scale, but several new research shows that younger workers and certain occupations are most ...