Mortgage Rates Today, Tuesday, December 23: A Little Higher
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 6.01%. This is one basis point higher than yesterday but 12 basis points lower than a week ago. (See our chart below for more specifics).
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Read More12 Smart Resolutions for Surviving on Just Social Security in 2026
It’s not easy to live on Social Security alone. The average Social Security benefit is roughly $2,000,
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Read MoreNASDAQ Index, S&P 500 and Dow Jones Forecasts – US Indices Quiet in Early Tuesday Session
Nonetheless, it does look like buyers jump in to protect, and I think we are going higher overall. The next couple of days, of course, could be fairly quiet, but as we head into the new year, I fully anticipate that this market will attack the 49,000 level. Any short-term pullback at this point will more likely than not have to deal with the 50-day EMA;
Read MoreSocial Security Christmas week 2025 office hours and retirement age changes in 2026 explained: How early claiming affects benefits? Here's timings, staffing plans and holiday pay
Social Security Christmas week 2025 office hours and retirement age changes in 2026 are important updates for workers, retirees, and beneficiaries. While many federal employees receive extra holiday leave, the Social Security Administration will stay open during Christmas week 2025. At the same time, retirement rules change in 2026.
Read More2 Simple ETFs to Buy With $1,000 and Hold for a Lifetime
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ETFs offer a convenient way for investors to gain broad, diversified exposure to stocks.
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It’s hard to beat Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF, which has delivered excellent results over time.
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Vanguard’s information technology ETF has returned even higher gains over the past 10 years.
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Read MoreThe Burst
AMD’s AI Advantage May Just Be Getting Started
While the spotlight often shines brightest on Nvidia, another chipmaker has been clawing its way into the conversation and could soon be in a position to steal the show.
That company is Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD), and it’s gearing up to report second-quarter earnings early next month.
With the stock already up 34% this year,
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Is This Robotics Firm a Giant In The Making?
Inside operating rooms across the globe, a revolution has been underway, one led by Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG).
Over the past five years, the company has more than doubled its profits, yet many argue that it’s still in the early innings of growth.
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Intuitive Surgical has more than doubled profits in five years.
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Deep Dive, How High Will This New Bank Go?
Since SoFi’s CEO began snapping up shares of the student lender, the price has approximately doubled. It’s not entirely a surprise given that SoFi is an all-in-one fintech firm offering personal loans, home mortgages, car loans, credit cards, and digital banking. Over and above the broad array of products it’s grown like a weed on the customer front too.
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