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Mortgage rates could drop a little over the next few days, as central bankers at the Federal Reserve ultimately decided to hold overnight borrowing rates steady at their meeting ending July 29. Mortgage rates jumped in the days leading up to the meeting, as speculation grew among futures traders that central bankers could vote to…

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Nerdy takeaways The value of American Airlines AAdvantage miles is higher than any other domestic airline at 1.7 cents each. World of Hyatt points held steady at 1.8 cents each; more than double other hotel points. Marriott Bonvoy points dropped to 0.7 cents each after a program-wide devaluation in 2026. Airfare is up 26% over…

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Yes, mortgage interest rates are higher today, but only by a little. The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.46% APR, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. This is two basis points higher than Friday and seven basis points higher than a week ago. (See our chart below for…

Southwest Airlines just announced the first four locations of its planned airport lounge network, and revealed plans for a premium credit card that will provide access to those lounges. This development marks another step in the airline’s shift from its historical budget model toward premium travel products. The new Southwest lounges are being developed in…