HousingPersonal Finance
Mortgage rates eased as homebuyers waited for fresh jobs data
A small move in rates can still change the monthly-payment math for buyers and refinancers.
PERSONAL FINANCE
Personal Finance
Original reporting and explainers to help you navigate Personal Finance with more clarity.
SavingsPersonal Finance
CD shoppers are still finding rates above 4%, but terms matter
The headline yield is only the starting point when deciding whether to lock up savings.
Pay & CareersPersonal Finance
The early salary outlook for 2027 is modest—and worth putting in context
A small projected pay increase says less about an individual offer than about inflation, demand and negotiating leverage.
Money BasicsPersonal Finance
Saving versus paying down debt: start with the interest-rate gap
The decision becomes clearer when the cost of debt, emergency savings and employer benefits are considered together.