Homeowners can easily get into a comfortable groove year after year: make monthly mortgage payments, auto-renew homeowner’s insurance, and put off upgrading to more efficient technology (such as appliances and lighting), among other things. But that groove can cost you money. Making the minimum loan payments (while putting extra money in a low interest-bearing savings account) or keeping the same policy for years (without shopping around for more competitive rates) is an easy way to save less and spend more than … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2019
The Best 15-Minute Holiday Recipes of All Time
December 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread This festive dip is a snap to make, taking only 10 minutes from start to finish. Thanks to its hint of sweetness, both kids and adults will gobble it up. —Frankie Robinson, Lockhart, Texas Get Recipe Homemade Irish Cream Add some creamy goodness to your cup of joe with a splash of this alcohol-free version of the Irish favorite. —Marcia Severson, Hallock, Minnesota Get Recipe Holiday Cornflake Cookies I can't seem to make enough of these cornflake wreaths … [Read more...]
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady, but Economists Say Don’t Expect That to Last
December 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Mortgage rates didn’t budge much over the last week amid mixed signals as to the economy’s strength as the holiday season kicked into full drive. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.68% during the week ending Dec. 5, unchanged from the previous week, Freddie Mac reported Thursday. Compared to a year ago, mortgage rates were more than a full percentage point lower. During this same week last year, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.75%. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped one basis … [Read more...]
