Finance

Homeowners insurance costs just hit a new high. It’s scaring off some buyers.

Homeowners insurance costs just hit a new high. It’s scaring off some buyers.

As homeowners insurance premiums hit record highs, homebuyers are growing increasingly concerned about their ability to afford them. The average single-family homeowner is now paying almost $2,370...

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Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, September 13, 2025: A small move higher

Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, September 13, 2025: A small move higher

The 30-year mortgage rate has moved slightly higher. According to Zillow, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose eight basis points to 6.28%, while the 15-year rate is up 10 basis points to 5.49%. W...

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Larry Ellison was briefly the world’s richest man. Here are the politicians he’s spent money to support over the years.

Larry Ellison was briefly the world’s richest man. Here are the politicians he’s spent money to support over the years.

This week, Larry Ellison briefly overtook Elon Musk as the richest man in the world. Ellison is a major political donor and has supported several American politicians over the years. His bi...

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Stocks are at record highs, but it doesn’t really feel like it. Blame the ‘vibe-spansion’?

Stocks are at record highs, but it doesn’t really feel like it. Blame the ‘vibe-spansion’?

This is The Takeaway from today’s Morning Brief, which you can sign up to receive in your inbox every morning along with: Stocks ended this week at or near record highs. Corporate earnings ...

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A Fed rate cut Wednesday could lower HELOC rates

A Fed rate cut Wednesday could lower HELOC rates

HELOC rates are holding under 9% APR as a national average. Wednesday, the Federal Reserve is expected to lower short-term interest rates. That would impact the prime rate and move home equity lin...

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