The FOMC cut the federal funds rate by a quarter-point, but that's unlikely to cause 30-year mortgage rates to fall by the same amount. The December rate cut might be advantageous for builders and ...

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The economy has had a volatile year marked by ongoing headwinds and uncertainties. Persistent inflation, unpredictability around tariffs, and a stock market that many fear is in the midst of an ...

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I was hiking up Carter Ledge on the side of Mount Chocorua this past weekend, and while stopping to enjoy the view, a group of young men came up the trail and joined me on the ledge. We got to talking ...

Ever try to grow your own avocado tree from a pit or seed to young plant? In this time lapse, the avocado seed was taken off of a fresh store-bought avocado and germinated with moist towel for 20 days ...

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After a lengthy pause, the Federal Reserve on Sept. 17 announced a quarter percentage point cut to its benchmark interest rate. Economists say it is likely the first in a series of reductions that ...

• The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since December and signaled more cuts are likely this year. • Central bankers opted for a quarter-point cut this time ...

Some consumers have been hoping that Fed rate cuts would lead to lower mortgage rates so they can buy a home or refinance their mortgage, but long-term mortgage rates move independently from the ...

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The federal funds rate is now 4%-4.25%. Further 2025 cuts are likely. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...