Today's Interest Rates and Financial Advice:

Financial Advice

• 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.

  March 15th 2019

• Top national 6-month CD rates pay 2.62% — March 2019

  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.

  March 15th 2019

• March 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.

  March 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.

  March 13th 2019

• Is an FHA loan right for you?

  This government program can help homebuyers with lower credit, higher debt and little money for a down payment qualify for an affordable mortgage. Here's everything you need to know about them and lots of good advice on how to qualify for an FHA loan.

  March 12th 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.

  March 11th 2019