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 ...

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. While each of the recent rate reductions has slowly chipped away at ...

Michael Ingram is a Senior Contributor from the United States of America. Michael has been writing for GameRant since 2021 with a previous history of personal analytical writing. Michael is a lifelong ...

Mortgage rates are lower than they were a year ago. Many hopeful buyers still can’t afford a house. Homeowners with low mortgage rates and a lot of equity feel little pressure to sell, which is ...

This article draws heavily on Bill Bengen’s new groundbreaking safe withdrawal rate research and references his latest updates. Bill was kind enough to review the article and his insights are included ...

Michael Ingram is a Senior Contributor from the United States of America. Michael has been writing for GameRant since 2021 with a previous history of personal analytical writing. Michael is a lifelong ...

Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter. He's written hundreds of articles breaking down complex financial topics in plain language, emphasizing the impact that economic ...

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 ...

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The chart President Donald Trump displayed during an Aug. 11 news conference included 2023 data for Washington, D.C. homicides. Since then, the district’s homicide rate has fallen considerably. The ...