United Credit Cards Launch New Welcome Offers, Up to 100,000 Miles

Mortgage rates are higher this morning as markets have fully shrugged off Wednesday’s surprise Treasury announcement. The move was certainly intended to bring down longer-term bond yields — and borrowing costs, like mortgage rates — but it’s not enough to overcome the larger forces at work. The Iran war, Fed anxiety, even (but also, of…

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Mortgage rates edged lower today after hopeful signs that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen eased oil-price concerns. As oil prices fell, bond yields followed — and because mortgage rates tend to follow the bond market, lenders had room to trim rates. The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 7.04% APR,…

American Airlines is hiking the cost of its Admirals Club lounge membership by up to 75%, while introducing a new membership targeted at solo travelers. Starting Aug. 23, 2026, American will raise the annual price of its standard membership tier from $850 to $1,400. That tier comes with unlimited access to Admirals Clubs when flying on…