What to Do With Cash When Interest Rates Rise

Good news is hard to find in the financial markets this year. But there is one silver lining: cash is worth something again. So if

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement?

Is retiring with a mortgage a good idea? Most individuals will jump through hoops to live mortgage-free, regardless of whether it makes the most sense

Should You Buy Treasuries?

With interest rates going up, Americans are rushing into U.S. Treasuries at a record pace. Wondering if you should buy Treasury notes or bills in

Considering an Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) When Rates Rise

Interest rates are rising, and that’s bad news for homebuyers. The national average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is now over 5%. After being

When Will Inflation Return to Normal? It Might Be a While.

After many years of stubbornly low inflation, we are now in an environment we haven’t seen for 40 years. Prices are going up – fast.

2 Reasons Taming Inflation Won’t Be Easy

Inflation is at 40-year highs. The Federal Reserve has started raising interest rates to cool the economy and tame inflation. But it won’t be easy.

Does the Fed Funds Rate Affect Mortgage Rates and Interest on Cash Savings?

What does it mean for investors, homebuyers, and individuals with short-term cash deposits when the Federal Reserve raises interest rates? While rates don’t move in