March mortgage rates forecast Mortgage rates leaped higher in the second half of February and probably will continue rising in March. The average rate on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage went…
Also, experts offer advice on how to prioritize your debt payments right now.
Opponents of the proposed legislation say the measure would raid hundreds of millions of dollars from the state's general fund intended to support education, health care and other purposes.
Q: My wife and I own our home in Florida. We paid a bit over $300,000 early last year for the property. The home was newly built when we bought it, but prices are rising quickly in our area and it’s now worth around $350,000.
The Black-white homeownership gap is larger today than it was in 1968 when the Fair Housing Act, which outlawed discrimination when Americans buy or rent a home, apply for a mortgage…
Evers' capital budget proposal includes about $1 billion for University of Wisconsin System campuses.
If you’ve ever thought about investing in rental property, now may be a good time.
Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with a discussion of why you probably want to file your taxes sooner…
Have a traditional savings account? You may be missing out on a bigger payout.
The governor's budget proposal would significantly reduce the state's general fund cash balance.
The governor's budget proposal would significantly reduce the state's general fund cash balance.
After a year of financial precariousness for so many, those who have the means may be setting 2021 money resolutions to get back on track.
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There’s no one-size-fits-all approach for meeting your investing goals. A strategy that works for retirement savings could be a poor fit for a home down payment or your emergency fund. Let’s take a look at some basic investing strategies for short-, medium- and long-term goals. It’s all a matter of balancing your tolerance for risk, […]
Gov. Tony Evers' $91 billion budget faces major headwinds in the Republican-led Legislature, where many of his policy ideas have garnered little support.
All in-state freshmen and transfer students whose families earn $60,000 a year or less would have their UW tuition covered under Giov. Tony Evers' budget proposal.
Villa joined SWIB, which manages the $120 billion Wisconsin Retirement System, in 2006 as the chief investment officer and rose to the role of executive director in 2018.
With interest rates lower than they’ve been in years, many consumers are looking to buy a home or refinance their student loans. So, is there any reason why you can’t do both?
There happen to be six solid reasons to consider a bank swap, other than moving or another life change.
To end up with the right card in your wallet, it's important to steer clear of predatory options. Here are five red flags to look out for.
You and your significant other probably won’t go out for a romantic dinner this Valentine's Day, so why not do the next best thing? Light a few candles, pour some wine — and download a budget app.
Don't follow the market if you don't want to, but do follow these investing best practices.
Q: Three years ago, my son purchased a house. I am the lender for his mortgage. Last year, unable to resist a low interest rate, I took out a bank mortgage on my own home. Both my son and I pay about $6,000 in interest annually. So, effectively, $6,000 passes into and out of my hands.
Getting a debt consolidation loan or using a balance transfer credit card can make sense if it lowers your annual percentage rate. But refinancing debt has pros and cons — even at a lower rate.
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