Topic: Greg McBride
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Zuckerberg's 1 percent mortgage: Why does a billionaire need a loan?
Mark Zuckerberg just refinanced his Palo Alto home with a 30-year, 1.05 percent adjustable mortgage rate. Why do billionaires like Zuckerberg take out home loans, when they could easily buy their properties outright?
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How Greek economic woes could help US consumers
Fears that Greece may default on its debt are spurring interest in US Treasury bonds, driving down interest rates on mortgages and auto loans – but not (alas) for credit card debt.
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Tired of paltry returns on bank savings? Here's help.
Interest rates on bank savings are so low that many retirees are looking for higher returns. If you're one of them, consider bonds and dividend-paying stocks.
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Mortgage rates at record lows. Home buyers yawn.
Mortgage rates fall to new low for the year, but loan volume for home buyers and refinancers also drops. Historically low mortgage rates are not enough to boost demand, says Mortgage Bankers Association.
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Black Friday boom: Perfect start to promising holiday shopping season?
A record 226 million shoppers visited stores and websites over Black Friday weekend, up from 212 million last year. But the mood remains one of caution and strategic buying for the rest of the holiday season.
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Lower interest rates: So what?
Lower interest rates for mortgages, other loans could help consumers. But Fed's move to lower interest rates hurts savers and may not buoy stocks.
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Homeowners cheer Fed's 'Operation Twist.' Wall Street, not so much.
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it will drive down long-term interest rates through a strategy called 'Operation Twist.' The move has already pushed mortgage rates to historic lows, but Wall Street appears to have doubts about the plan's broader economic impact.
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Debt-limit brink: Can ordinary investors run for cover? Should they?
As the clock ticks down on the debt-limit deadline, financial advisers say the worst thing ordinary investors can do is panic and sell. The assumption is still that some kind of deal will get done.
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Checking account fees tested by Bank of America
Checking account fees will come in tiers that customers can choose from in a three-state pilot program.
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Mortgage rates drop to lowest point in 50 years
Mortgage rates haven't been this low since the 1950's, when home loans lasted from 20 to 25 years.
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Low mortgage rates: Time to refinance home at record low rates
Low mortgage rates have reached a new record: 4.69 percent. It's a great time to refinance homes.
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Low mortgage rates not seen since 1971 have yet to spur home sales
Low mortgage rates, at levels not seen for over thirty years, are not prompting a rush to buy homes across the US.
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Silver lining in the Dow's drop: record low mortgage rates
The Dow average is down 438 points over two days as investors move from stocks to Treasuries. That's pushing mortgage rates to 50-year lows.
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$1 trillion mortgage bomb still ticking away
The Fed must eventually raise interest rates. That could come when adjustable-rate-mortgages reset.
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Even with new credit card laws 2010, Americans are cutting back on credit
New laws are shielding American credit-card users – as long as they can get credit.
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New credit-card rules: How do they affect you?
Provisions in a new consumer-protection law take effect Thursday. Phase 2 kicks in next February.
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How to avoid soaring bank fees
Charges on overdrafts, ATM withdrawals rise. How to avoid excessive charges.
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