Today's Interest Rates and Financial Advice:

Financial Advice

• Mistakes to avoid when investing in CDs

  With the Federal Reserve finally ready to push interest rates higher over the next few years, a new era of rising returns is upon us. Will you be ready to profit from that?

  February 18th 2019

• 7 big questions your Closing Disclosure can answer

  Borrowers applying for a mortgage now get a five-page form designed to make home loans easier to understand before the deal is finalized.

  February 15th 2019

• Top national 6-month CD rates pay 2.62%

  With the best 6-month CD rate now paying 2.62%, there's no reason to settle for an average return. We've scoured the country to find the best local and national deals on these popular short-term certificates of deposit.

  February 15th 2019

• 7 mortgage fears that sideline homebuyers

  Would you like to buy a home but worry that you'd never qualify for a mortgage? It's time to stop guessing and evaluate your chances to land a loan based on everything from how much you make to your credit score. Believe it or not, the odds are in your favor.

  February 14th 2019

• February car loans remain surprisingly cheap

  The average cost of financing a new or used car or truck has stayed low over the past year, making auto loans a bargain by any historical measure. And buyers with reasonably good credit can always take advantage of the discount loans automakers are offering on many models.

  February 13th 2019

• Should you lend your kids money to buy a home?

  Lending money to your child is risky business. But if you can avoid the personal pitfalls and convince the federal government that this is really a loan, and not a gift, the Bank of Mom and Dad can be a financial boon for everyone in the family.

  February 13th 2019