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Housing

Mortgage Rates Reach 7.49%, the Highest Percentage Since 2023

Oct 9, 2026

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2 min read

Mortgage Rates Reach 7.49%, the Highest Percentage Since 2023

Mortgage rates rise to 7.49% the highest level since 2023, causing fewer home purchases in the U.S.

Jason Belcher

Inflation

Apr 1, 2026

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4 min read

The Fed is Running Out of Easy Choices on Inflation and Jobs

The Fed faces rising tension between controlling inflation and protecting jobs, with interest rate decisions likely to shape costs and employment ahead.

Tyler Flores

Housing

Mortgage Rates Just Fell Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022

Mar 2, 2026

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4 min read

Mortgage Rates Just Fell Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022

Mortgage rates falling below 6% for the first time since 2022 marks a meaningful turning point for buyers, sellers, and homeowners weighing a refinance.

Tyler Flores

Investment

Why the Tech Rebound Might Be Missing the Point

Feb 12, 2026

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6 min read

Why the Tech Rebound Might Be Missing the Point

Tech has recovered some ground in early February — but the way it sold off still tells you what the market is really pricing.

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Economy

What Actually Matters in February for Stocks, Rates, and Risk

Feb 3, 2026

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5 min read

What Actually Matters in February for Stocks, Rates, and Risk

February is when January narratives get tested by hard data and real supply.

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Bonds

Where the U.S. Bond Market Stands Mid-January 2026

Jan 21, 2026

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5 min read

Where the U.S. Bond Market Stands Mid-January 2026

Bonds aren’t soaring or crashing — they’re settling into a signal-rich range.

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Credit

Jan 13, 2026

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4 min read

Why Lower Rates Don’t Feel Easier Yet

Policy has eased, but money hasn’t gotten easy.

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Interest Rates

Dec 29, 2025

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4 min read

The Hidden Risk of Sitting in Cash

Falling rates change the math faster than most people expect.

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Interest Rates

Rates Are Coming Down, But Don’t Get Ahead of Them

Dec 26, 2025

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4 min read

Rates Are Coming Down, But Don’t Get Ahead of Them

Lower rates help — just not all at once.

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Inflation

Fed Chair Powell Caution Rate Cuts Amid 'Highly Uncertain' Path in Latest Report

Jun 25, 2025

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4 min read

Fed Chair Powell Caution Rate Cuts Amid 'Highly Uncertain' Path in Latest Report

Fed Chair Powell addressed Congress providing his latest economic report that signaled a 'highly uncertain' path for the U.S. as Trump's tariffs still leave indicators unclear.

Eric Moody

Interest Rates

No Cut, No Break: The Fed Holds Rates High

Jun 19, 2025

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3 min read

No Cut, No Break: The Fed Holds Rates High

The Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates at their highest level in 23 years, citing inflation concerns and leaving borrowers and small businesses under pressure.

Tyler Flores

Trump

Jun 13, 2025

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4 min read

Trump Calls Fed Chair Powell 'Numbskull' in Latest Attack to Lower Interest Rates

President Trump called Fed Chair Powell 'numbskull' over decisions to hold rates steady following the latest CPI report, which presents a mixed picture of inflation.

Eric Moody

Trump

Apr 18, 2025

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4 min read

Trump Eager for 'Termination' of Fed Chair Powell Over Pace to Cut Rates

President Trump criticized Fed Chair Powell after urging him to cut interest rates despite expert views on the U.S. and its economic uncertainty.

Eric Moody

Housing

High Rates, High Stakes: How the Fed’s Inflation Fight is Squeezing the Middle Class

Feb 20, 2025

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4 min read

High Rates, High Stakes: How the Fed’s Inflation Fight is Squeezing the Middle Class

The Fed's inflation fight has driven borrowing costs to record highs, squeezing the middle class with soaring mortgage rates, auto loans, and mounting credit card debt.

Tyler Flores

Federal Reserve

Fed Keeps Interest Rates Steady Setting Up Potential Clash with President Trump

Jan 31, 2025

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3 min read

Fed Keeps Interest Rates Steady Setting Up Potential Clash with President Trump

Fed holds interest rates steady, setting up a potential clash with President Trump who has called for rates to be cut immediately.

Jason Belcher

Federal Reserve

Safeguarding Your Savings: The Ongoing Regional Bank Crisis

Jan 15, 2025

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4 min read

Safeguarding Your Savings: The Ongoing Regional Bank Crisis

A wave of regional bank failures has raised concerns about deposit security. Learn how these collapses impact your savings and local economies in 2025.

Tyler Flores

U.S. Politics

US Job Market Exceeds Expectations Despite Wall Street Concerns

Jan 13, 2025

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4 min read

US Job Market Exceeds Expectations Despite Wall Street Concerns

The stock market tumbled on Friday as investors grow concern that the Feds could limit future rate cuts amid the latest job market report.

Eric Moody

Wages

US Homelessness Rises 18% in 2024 Amid Inflation, Housing Costs

Dec 30, 2024

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4 min read

US Homelessness Rises 18% in 2024 Amid Inflation, Housing Costs

A new report Friday revealed that more Americans were homeless this year compared to at any other point documented, as the U.S. looks ahead to address these concerns.

Eric Moody

Wages

Ukraine's War, America's Wallet: The Global Ripple Effect

Dec 27, 2024

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3 min read

Ukraine's War, America's Wallet: The Global Ripple Effect

The war in Ukraine strains Europe’s economy, reshapes U.S. foreign aid, and impacts global markets—revealing how distant conflicts affect American wallets and policies.

Tyler Flores

Housing

Debt: A Double-Edged Sword for Building Wealth

Dec 26, 2024

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4 min read

Debt: A Double-Edged Sword for Building Wealth

The holiday season is the perfect time to reassess your finances. Learn how to distinguish between good and bad debt to build lasting financial security.

Tyler Flores

Congress

Bitcoin Reserve Proposal Sparks Debate: Fed Chair Powell Rejects Trump's Crypto Push

Dec 20, 2024

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4 min read

Bitcoin Reserve Proposal Sparks Debate: Fed Chair Powell Rejects Trump's Crypto Push

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell dismisses Trump’s proposed Bitcoin reserve, sparking debate over cryptocurrency’s role in the U.S. economy and financial stability.

Tyler Flores

Inflation

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate, Stocks Slump

Dec 19, 2024

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3 min read

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate, Stocks Slump

The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday its third consecutive interest rate cut for 2024 as economists sit tight for Trump's proposed policies in the new year.

Eric Moody

Interest Rates

Mortgage Rates Reach 7.49%, the Highest Percentage Since 2023

The Fed is Running Out of Easy Choices on Inflation and Jobs

Mortgage Rates Just Fell Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022

Why the Tech Rebound Might Be Missing the Point

What Actually Matters in February for Stocks, Rates, and Risk

Where the U.S. Bond Market Stands Mid-January 2026

Why Lower Rates Don’t Feel Easier Yet

The Hidden Risk of Sitting in Cash

Rates Are Coming Down, But Don’t Get Ahead of Them

Fed Chair Powell Caution Rate Cuts Amid 'Highly Uncertain' Path in Latest Report

No Cut, No Break: The Fed Holds Rates High

Trump Calls Fed Chair Powell 'Numbskull' in Latest Attack to Lower Interest Rates

Trump Eager for 'Termination' of Fed Chair Powell Over Pace to Cut Rates

High Rates, High Stakes: How the Fed’s Inflation Fight is Squeezing the Middle Class

Fed Keeps Interest Rates Steady Setting Up Potential Clash with President Trump

Safeguarding Your Savings: The Ongoing Regional Bank Crisis

US Job Market Exceeds Expectations Despite Wall Street Concerns

US Homelessness Rises 18% in 2024 Amid Inflation, Housing Costs

Ukraine's War, America's Wallet: The Global Ripple Effect

Debt: A Double-Edged Sword for Building Wealth

Bitcoin Reserve Proposal Sparks Debate: Fed Chair Powell Rejects Trump's Crypto Push

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate, Stocks Slump

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