Inflation Speeds Up Once Again, Now at 5.4%

Inflation sped up again in June, with jumps in the price of food, gas, and hotel rooms making your summer trip more expensive than you might have anticipated.

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The 10 Best Mortgage Lenders of 2021

Choosing the right mortgage loan can make a big difference in your homebuying experience. The following lenders can help you get the most from your mortgage.

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Is Child Credit Still Relief Bill's Best-Kept Secret?

Low-income households who could benefit most from new monthly child tax credit payments must sign up to get them. But getting the word out is an uphill battle.

It's Been 40 Years Since So Many Places Hiked Prices

47% - That's the share of small business owners who reported raising sales prices in June, the most since 1981 and a palpable sign that rising U.S. inflation is real.

The Easy Way to Estimate Retirement Expenses

Accurately estimating retirement expenses is one of the most important things you can do. Here is an example to help you get started.

What Happens If You Deposit More Than $10,000 in the Bank?

Certain deposits to the bank will trigger a notification to the government. Learn when cash deposits trigger a response, and why the IRS cares about them.

Mortgage Rates & Trends, July 13, 2021

Interest rates for several major types of home loans rose for a second day, with the average for a 30-year mortgage climbing further away from last week's two-month low.