Columbus, OH

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 we lay out more than 30 excellent options for locking in a CD rate until 2026, 2027, or even 2028–2029—with returns up to 5.25%.

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

Since 2022, refinancing activity has gone down in response to surging mortgage rates. But with inflation normalizing and the Federal Reserve positioning itself to cut interest rates next month, mortgage rates should gradually decline. As that happens, more homeowners, especially those with high rates on their home loans, will benefit from a refinance.

Refinance Activity Surges as Rates Fall. Today’s Refi Rates, Aug. 15, 2024

The states with the lowest 30-year new purchase mortgage rates on Thursday were Alaska, New York, Florida, Texas, Louisiana, California, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. Meanwhile, the states with Thursday's most expensive rates were Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Vermont, South Dakota, North Dakota, New Hampshire, and Virginia. Mortgage rates vary by...

Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 9, 2024

For a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, the average rate you’ll pay is 6.57% today, up 0.02% over the last week. The average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 5.99%, which is a decrease of -0.01% from the same time last week. For a look at mortgage rate movement, see the chart below.

Good News for Mortgage Rates as Inflation Falls Below 3%. Today’s Mortgage Rates, Aug. 14, 2024

24/7 Wall St.

With over a year of interest rates continuing to remain above 5%, many investors appear to be taking a more defensive approach to portfolio construction. That’s not to say that capital is increasingly flowing into mega-cap companies that are generally considered to be safer due to their size. In fact, a rotation has been building […]
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3 Stocks That Will Pop From a Big Interest Rate Cut

Walmart shares surged Thursday after the company reported second-quarter earnings that topped expectations and lifted its full-year outlook, as cost-conscious consumers turned to the discounter retailer for purchasing essential items. The share price set a record close Thursday on the highest trading volume since mid May, suggesting active participation by...

Watch These Walmart Price Levels After Stock Surges to Record High

Colorado State

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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

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Elliott Investment Management says it intends to nominate 10 directors to Southwest Airlines' 15-person board. Elliott, which manages funds that own around 11% of the Dallas-based airline, has been fighting to change the board and leadership at the carrier. Southwest said it will evaluate Elliott's director nominees as "part of...

Elliott Wants to Shake Up Southwest Airlines' Board

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

Candy giant Mars' $35.9 billion offer for Kellanova is a fresh burst of energy for the mergers and acquisitions market. The Mars transaction is the largest M&A deal this year, according to Dealogic, ahead of Capital One Financial’s $35.3 billion deal to acquire Discover Financial Services, announced in February.

How the $35.9B Mars Bid for Kellanova Stacks Up Among Food and Drinks Deals

Pompano Beach, FL

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Minnesota State

Tim Walz is the 41st governor of Minnesota and was named Kamala Harris's vice presidential running mate on Aug. 6. Walz has a net worth of under $1 million, according to financial disclosures filed in 2019 when he was a member of Congress. Walz's disclosures show he does not own...

What Is Tim Walz's Net Worth?

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

Markets Insider

Stocks could see a 1995-like rally after the Fed cuts rates, said Wells Fargo's head of global investment strategy.

Stocks will embark on a run of gains unseen in 30 years after the Fed cuts rates, Wells Fargo strategy chief says

J. Souza

According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Core inflation — less food and energy — remains slightly higher than the all items index. Marking the first month of sub-3% inflation since March 2021, the headline CPI in July was 2.9%, matching the expectations of most market watchers. Over the 12 months ending July, the all items index increased 0.2% after declining 0.1% in June’s cooler-than-expected reading, today’s release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows.

Inflation Slows To 2.9% In July

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Top CD Rates Today, Aug. 15, 2024 - Guarantee 5.30% to 5.40% for Up to 15 Months

The best nationwide CD rates have been inching lower in anticipation of Fed rate cuts, but seven offers still pay 5.30% or better. The top CD...

Top CD Rates Today, Aug. 15, 2024 - Guarantee 5.30% to 5.40% for Up to 15 Months

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