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When family asks for money help, your decision can be muddied by guilt, obligation, cultural expectations and a desire to make sure loved ones are taken care of. But how do you handle financial requests if your own budget is stretched thin? New research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond finds that there are…

We’re starting the week with a bit of stability from mortgage rates, which is pretty welcome. That stability is happening just north of 7% though, which is a bit less welcome. The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage ticked down to 7.04% APR, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. This is…

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort isn’t the island’s most luxurious hotel or its best beachfront property. But for travelers using Hilton Honors points, it delivers excellent value through spacious two-room suites, waived resort fees, complimentary made-to-order breakfast and a nightly reception with drinks and snacks. Cash rates start around $400 and can approach…

Mortgage rates are a little lower this morning, possibly in response to Friday’s weaker-than-expected jobs report. Coupled with last Wednesday’s maybe-things-aren’t-too-bad inflation data, it’s looking like the Federal Reserve will hold off on a rate hike at its meeting later this month. The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 7.31% APR,…

It’s not a big enough dip to really make a difference, but mortgage interest rates are lower today. The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage ticked down to 6.67% APR, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. This is three basis points lower than Friday and eight basis points lower than a…