Couple reviewing their options for a personal loan with the best interest rate

Summary: The median APR for personal loans has increased to 24.63%, up 1.43 points from the previous week, following the latest Federal Reserve rate increase. Borrowers should be aware that these are just median rates and the actual rate they qualify for will depend on several factors, including their credit score and the loan term. […]

Couple reviewing current CD rates

Summary: During the week starting on March 27th and ending on March 31st, there were a few decreases to short-term CD rates compared to the week prior. Though the beginning of the pandemic saw emergency rate cuts, the Federal Reserve has been gradually increasing rates since March 2022. Certificate of deposit (CD) rates for various […]

Couple reviewing current interest rates on savings accounts

Summary: During the week starting on March 27th and ending on March 31st, there were no changes in savings account or money market account rates compared to the week prior. The interest rates on savings accounts tend to vary over time, generally following the fluctuations of the federal funds rate. This rate is determined by […]

Young couple reviewing current CD rates

Summary: During the week starting on March 20th and ending on March 24th, there were a few changes to short-term CD rates compared to the week prior. Though the beginning of the pandemic saw emergency rate cuts, the Federal Reserve has been gradually increasing rates since March 2022. Certificate of deposit (CD) rates for various […]

Young man reviewing current savings account interest rates

Summary: During the week starting on March 20th and ending on March 24th, there were no changes in savings account rates compared to the week prior. However, the rates for money market accounts did increase. The interest rates on savings accounts tend to vary over time, generally following the fluctuations of the federal funds rate. […]

Young woman wondering what the most current CD rates are

Summary: During the week starting on March 13th and ending on March 17th, there were again some large increases in certain CD rates compared to the week prior, with no decreases across the accounts. Though the beginning of the pandemic saw emergency rate cuts, the Federal Reserve has been gradually increasing rates since March 2022. […]

Couple speaking with a bank teller about current savings account interest rates

Summary: During the week starting on March 13th and ending on March 17th, there were no changes in savings account rates compared to the week prior. The interest rates on savings accounts tend to vary over time, generally following the fluctuations of the federal funds rate. This rate is determined by the Federal Reserve and […]

Woman reviewing the current savings APY available to her

Summary: During the week starting on March 6th and ending on March 10th, there were large increases in savings account rates compared to the week prior. The interest rates on savings accounts tend to vary over time, generally following the fluctuations of the federal funds rate. This rate is determined by the Federal Reserve and […]

Young woman calculating how much she could earn on interest from rising CD rates

Summary: During the week starting on March 6th and ending on March 10th, there were some large increases in certain CD rates compared to the week prior, with one decrease in one-year CD accounts. Though the beginning of the pandemic saw emergency rate cuts, the Federal Reserve has been gradually increasing rates since March 2022. […]

Couple reviewing current CD rates

Summary: During the week starting on February 27th and ending on March 3rd, there were increases in multiple CD rates compared to the week prior. Though the beginning of the pandemic saw emergency rate cuts, the Federal Reserve has been gradually increasing rates since March 2022. Certificate of deposit (CD) rates for various terms this […]

Young woman reviewing current CD account interest rates

Summary: During the week starting on February 20th and ending on February 24th, there were again multiple changes to CD rates compared to the week prior. Though the beginning of the pandemic saw emergency rate cuts, the Federal Reserve has been gradually increasing rates since March 2022. Certificate of deposit (CD) rates for various terms […]

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Summary: Barclays has increased the maximum APY for its CD accounts to 4.50% APY. The Federal Reserve officials raised the federal funds rate again in February 2023, which has nudged financial institutions, such as Barclays US, to increase the interest rates they pay savers on deposit accounts, which includes its certificates of deposit. Barclays also […]

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Summary: Marcus by Goldman Sachs increased tonight the annual percentage yield (APY) on its savings accounts to 3.75%. If you have a savings account with Marcus (or plan to open one), we have some good news. Marcus, a leading online bank, has just announced that it is increasing the annual percentage yield (APY) on its […]

Banker and customer discussing current CD rates

Summary: During the week starting on February 6th and ending on February 12th, there were multiple changes to CD rates compared to the week prior. Though the beginning of the pandemic saw emergency rate cuts, the Federal Reserve has been gradually increasing rates since March 2022. Certificate of deposit (CD) rates for various terms this […]

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Summary: Crescent Bank lowered their rates on long-term (24 to 60 months). The rates for these terms dropped by 5 percentage points. However, the rates for shorter-term CDs, such as 12-month and 18-month, remain the same at 4.60% and 4.65% respectively. Crescent Bank lowered their baseline CD rates for their longer CD terms. The CD […]

Best personal loans 2018

Summary AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation, a leading mortgage lender, has added personal loans to its offerings to help customers achieve their financial goals. Prospective borrowers can apply online for loans ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 with competitive interest rates, fixed payments, and no up-front fees. Personal loans can be used for debt consolidation, home improvements, or […]