The mortgage interest rate climate has changed. Here's what a good rate is considered to be at the start of 2026.

The average mortgage interest rate on a 30-year term is 5.87%, according to Zillow, as of January 9, 2026. That's lower than ...

The IRS has issued proposed regulations for the temporary car loan interest deduction enacted under the new tax law.

Drivers are looking at a long list of rules if they're hoping to claim a new tax deduction for car loan interest on 2025 ...

The highest money market account rate available today is 4.22% Changes from the Fed or your bank can quickly change money market rates Online banks typically offer the most competitive yields on the ...

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Getting a zero-interest loan can be a smart move if you need to finance a purchase and have a plan for paying it off before the promotional period ends. It's different from a deferred interest loan.

Accrued interest grows daily and varies if paid off early, affecting loans and credit costs. Monthly accrued interest is calculated using the average daily balance method. Bond sellers should include ...

Discover how short interest theory works, why it's seen as a bullish indicator, and learn how to identify opportunities in heavily shorted stocks.

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Charlene Rhinehart is a CPA , CFE, chair of an Illinois CPA Society committee, and has a ...