THE TRADE WAR is escalating, and fast. On April 8th Chinese officials vowed to “fight to the end” in the face of new threats from Donald Trump, made just hours earlier. Having at first promised levies of 34% on Chinese goods, America’s president now vows to ratchet up tariffs by another 50% if China does […]
Cash News The child tax credit is a tax break that applies a credit to your income taxes for a qualifying child or children, potentially earning you a refund on your federal tax return. The value of the credit has fluctuated in recent years. We’ll cover the maximum the credit is worth for the 2024 […]
Plunging markets are normally unnerving because they reveal how quickly sober-minded investors can give in to terror. Just now the scariest thing is how rational those scrambling to sell appear. Share prices around the world have been cratering since Donald Trump announced his latest and biggest suite of tariffs on April 2nd. Although many market […]
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Cash News As a homeowner, there are lots of ways to access your home equity. You can take out a home equity loan or HELOC, apply for a cash-out refinance, or — if you’re a senior — get a reverse mortgage. Reverse mortgages are a unique option because they require no monthly payments. Instead, you […]
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Cash News After years of swelling market gains, it’s staggeringly clear: Markets can and do go down, fast. U.S. stocks plummeted Thursday after President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs detonated through markets across the globe. And tariffs aren’t the only factor investors and savers are navigating right now — much of the financial footing beneath us […]
Cash News The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate three times in 2024, which means deposit account rates are also on the decline. It’s more important than ever to ensure you’re earning the highest rate possible on your savings, and a high-yield savings account could be the solution. These accounts pay more interest than […]
Cash News Mortgage rates have made noticeable drops since last weekend. According to Zillow, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has fallen by 20 basis points to 6.39% since last week, and the 15-year interest rate is down 19 basis points to 5.72%. Rates probably won’t decrease much more drastically over the next few months. Now […]
Cash News Money market accounts (MMAs) can be a great place to store your cash if you’re looking for a relatively high interest rate along with liquidity and flexibility. Unlike traditional savings accounts, MMAs typically offer better returns, and they may also provide check-writing privileges and debit card access. This makes these accounts ideal for […]