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Mortgage rates eased downward this week. It’s a minor movement for a surprisingly busy news week — there’s a lot going on at the moment that has implications for potential home buyers and refinancers. The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell four basis points to 6.55% APR in the week ending Aug. 20,…

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“I’ve never heard of DraftKings. What’s that?” Said no one ever in 2026. You can’t watch a pass, pitch, shot or kick on television without spotting a DraftKings or FanDuel logo or commercial. As the NFL season kicks off this month, expect to see more ads. These and other popular mobile sports betting apps are…

It’s not a dramatic climb, but mortgage rates are creeping higher as the Iran ceasefire continues to deteriorate. The renewed fighting quickly drove up oil prices and bond yields, and we’ve seen mortgage rates head upward, too. The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.42% APR, according to rates provided to…

The latest budgeting method to go viral on TikTok is the 70/20/10 budget. But before you try it out, know how it works and be clear on how it compares with other budget strategies, such as the 50/30/20 and 60/30/10. What is the 70/20/10 budget rule? In this percentage-based budget, your take-home pay (money you…

One of the Chase Sapphire Reserve®‘s marquee benefits — and a key way to justify the card’s hefty $795 annual fee — is its annual dining statement credit. NerdWallet rating NerdWallet’s ratings are determined by our editorial team. The scoring formula takes into account the type of card being reviewed (such as cash back, travel…