Columbus, OH

If you want to maximize your certificate of deposit earnings, time is of the essence. Annual percentage yields, or APYs, have been gradually falling for months, and over the past week, we’ve seen the pace accelerate. You can still secure an APY as high as 5.30% with today’s best...

Best CD Rates Today -- APYs Are Falling Faster, Aug. 9, 2024

Forbes Advisor

Rates on savings accounts are mixed compared to one week ago. You can now earn 5.84% or higher on your savings. In the market for an account where you can save for a rainy day or retirement? Here’s a look at some of the best savings rates you can find today.

High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: August 7, 2024

Though the Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady for a year, it appears ready to start cutting rates next month. Since CDs offer an extended rate promise, banks and credit unions tend to lower their rates on new CDs as soon as they feel confident the Fed will cut rates—without waiting for an official Fed announcement.

Will a Looming Fed Rate Cut Push Savings and CD Rates Lower in August?

Business Insider

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are down significantly this week, opening the door for some homeowners to refinance.

Mortgage Interest Rates Today, August 9, 2024 | Rates Drop to 15-Month Low. Is It Time to Refinance?

Primis Bank is offering a remarkable fee-free checking account that pays 6.00% APY. That outdoes even the best CDs and high-yield savings accounts, which currently max out at 5.50%. Primis' 6.00% Novus Checking rate is available to new customers who set up a monthly direct deposit of at least $1,200.

This Checking Account Pays 6.00%—And It’s Guaranteed for 6 Months

CBS News

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  With Fed rates holding steady over the last couple of years, mortgage interest rates have stayed high overall — even hovering close to 8% at one point recently. And those high mortgage loan rates, coupled with the high cost of living and inflation, have led many potential homebuyers to pause their search for a home and a mortgage to buy it with.But in recent weeks, there has been some welcome news for potential homebuyers. Inflation has cooled slightly —...

How low will mortgage rates drop after the Fed cuts rates? Experts weigh in

Over the past couple of years, the Federal Reserve aggressively raised its key interest rate to a 23-year high to beat down inflation. Now that inflation has slowed substantially and is expected to cool further, the central bank is expected to embark on a rate-cutting campaign over the next two years, starting as early as September.

Smart moves to make when the Fed starts cutting rates

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker, said July revenue surged 45% year-over-year. Sales for the month reached 256.95 billion New Taiwanese dollars ($7.93 billion), while revenue between January and July soared 30.5%. The buoyant sales at TSMC, which supplies chips to Nvidia and Apple, shows demand for...

TSMC July Sales Jump 45%, Buoyed by Strong AI Chip Demand

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

With interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve on the horizon, it could be a good time to shift cash, experts say. While many investors are getting 5% yields on money market funds, that will fall once the Fed starts cutting interest rates. Rates for high-yield savings and certificates of...

Here are some money moves to make before the Fed starts cutting interest rates

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

The states with the lowest 30-year new purchase mortgage rates Wednesday were Alaska, New York, Florida, Texas, California, Alabama, Hawaii, and Louisiana. Meanwhile, the states with Wednesday's most expensive rates were Washington, D.C., Vermont, Iowa, Indiana, South Carolina, South Dakota, and West Virginia. Mortgage rates vary by the state where...

Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 8, 2024

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

CVS Health reports second-quarter earnings ahead of the opening bell Wednesday, after its first-quarter results sent the company's stock to its worst day of the year. CVS's Q2 revenue is expected to rise and profit is seen falling from last year, as the pharmacy and health insurer has cited higher medical costs.

What You Need To Know Ahead of CVS Earnings Wednesday

The three-day stock market rout roiling Wall Street is prompting some experts to question whether the Federal Reserve could enact an emergency rate cut before its September meeting. The speculation is arising in the wake of the Fed's July 31 meeting, when the central bank decided to keep its benchmark rate steady at its highest point in 23 years. At a press conference that day, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said while he and other officials were carefully watching the labor market for signs of weakness, they wanted to see more evidence that inflation was cooling before cutting rates. But on August 2,...

Here are the odds of an emergency rate cut from the Federal Reserve

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Prediction: Mortgage Rates Will Drop Before 2025

Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said that continued labor market strength, along with slow progress on inflation, gave the Federal Reserve more time to evaluate data before considering an interest rate cut. Barkin’s comments come after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates at decades-high levels at its recent July meeting....

Fed Official Says Economy Showing Strength, No Need to Rush Interest Rate Cut

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Trailer Empire

The bond market has been buoyed by the Federal Reserve's recent hints that a rate cut may be on the horizon this September, leading to a noticeable drop in mortgage rates. Investors are reacting to the Fed's subtle language changes, anticipating a potential shift in monetary policy.

Mortgage Rates Plunge as Fed Signals Potential September Rate Cut

Eli Lilly (LLY) shares soared Thursday, after the company's second-quarter earnings surpassed expectations on booming demand for its weight-loss drugs and executives provided updates on production capacity and more. Demand for Weight-Loss Drugs Fuels Growth. Sales of Eli Lilly weight-loss drug Mounjaro more than tripled year-over-year to $3.09 billion in...

4 Key Takeaways From Eli Lilly's Earnings

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The Best CDs to Lock in a Rate Until 2026 to 2029—Before the Fed Cuts Rates

With the Fed expected to lower rates in September, it's a smart time to open CDs that guarantee today's great returns well into the future. Below...

The Best CDs to Lock in a Rate Until 2026 to 2029—Before the Fed Cuts Rates

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