Adapting Your Savings Strategy for Life’s Major Milestones Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and your financial journey is no exception. Whether you’re welcoming a new family member, approaching retirement, considering a career change, or planning to buy a house, it’s essential to adapt your savings strategy to meet these significant milestones. At […]
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The Impact of Interest Rates on Home Buying In the fall of 2021, the average interest rate on 30-year fixed mortgages was just under 3%. By fall of 2023, due to Federal Reserve rate hikes to curb inflation, it was nearly 8%. Higher interest rates mean higher monthly mortgage payments and lifetime costs of a […]