What are today's mortgage interest rates: January 21, 2026?
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A lot can go into the homebuying process, from boosting your credit score to shopping around for lenders to working with a real estate agent and a trusted legal representative.
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Read MoreBest money market account rates today, January 22, 2026 (earn up to 4.1% APY)
Find out which banks are offering the best MMA rates right now. As interest rates begin to fall following the Fed’s recent rate cuts, it’s more important than ever to ensure you’re earning a competitive rate on your savings. One option you may want to consider is a money market account (MMA).
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Read MoreMortgage and refinance interest rates today, January 22, 2026: Slipping slightly lower
Mortgage and refinance rates have eased slightly lower. According to Zillow, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped two basis points to 6.03%, and the 15-year rate decreased by the same margin to 5.48%. This could be a good time to lock in a mortgage rate.
Read More4 Charts That Explain Why The Economy Is Growing But Doesn't Feel Like It
Economists are generally optimistic about the economy, but the public hasn’t hated it this much in more than a decade.
If you’re downbeat about the economy and your personal finances, you’re far from alone: consumer sentiment fell to its lowest level since 2014 in January, according to a survey by The Conference Board.
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Read MoreThe Burst
Market Commentary: Valentine’s Day Massacre Begins Now
For investors who are only familiar with stock investing, the options market can seem like a great unknown. That market is so large that it can sometimes act like the tail wagging the dog.
As we approach the monthly expiration of options in February, the risks to the market grow. That fact is well understood by one analyst,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
1 Salad Stock Quietly Growing Fast
Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG) has been a darling of health-conscious urban dwellers for years. Even those who steer clear of salads have often been converted to raving fanatics after trying their tasty options and home-made salad dressings.
The most recent quarterly report revealed a mixed bag of news,
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1 Fast-Growing Stock Targeting $86 Billion Market
Working in healthcare is not an especially easy job. Staying cool under pressure, paying attention to detail, and supporting patients through pain and fear are priorities during every shift — and shifts can be shockingly long.
Hospital shifts are often 12 hours, and that can stretch to 16 or 18 hours in a staffing crunch.
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