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?

  January 18th 2019

• Is now the right time to refinance?

  While rates are on the rise, by any historical measure home loans remain incredibly cheap, and it's possible to land a new, cheaper mortgage even if you have below-average credit and little equity in your home.

  January 16th 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.

  January 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.

  January 14th 2019

• See if you're ready to retire with the 4% rule

  It's still one of the best ways to tell how much monthly income you can generate from your nest egg without having to worry about outliving your savings.

  January 11th 2019

• Bring realistic expectations to home inspections

  Here's how to find a competent home inspector and put the report to the best possible use. But you can't expect an inspector to find every single flaw in the property you're planning to buy — or save you from making a terrible mistake.

  January 11th 2019