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✓FreeMKTSFree; CNBC PRO pieces are subscriber-only- Why older Americans' wealth may be helping keep consumer spending strongCNBC✓FreeMon Oct 12, 1:23 PM ET
Why older Americans' wealth may be helping keep consumer spending strong
Boomers report more financial confidence as Federal Reserve and JPMorgan data show older households hold more wealth and draw more from investments.
Open article at CNBC → - Health insurance open enrollment: Use this 'algorithm' to pick a plan, financial advisor saysCNBC✓FreeMon Oct 12, 8:15 AM ET
Health insurance open enrollment: Use this 'algorithm' to pick a plan, financial advisor says
There are several factors consumers must consider during open enrollment, such as choice, cost and savings options.
Open article at CNBC → - How to navigate new tax rules in year-end planning, according to top-ranked advisorsCNBC✓FreeFri Oct 9, 8:15 AM ET
How to navigate new tax rules in year-end planning, according to top-ranked advisors
Top-ranked advisors from CNBC's Financial Advisor 100 list for 2026 share tax planning strategies for 2026.
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- Sports gambling seeps even deeper into Wall Street's world as hundreds of pro team ETFs emergeCNBC✓FreeThu Oct 8, 4:21 PM ET
Sports gambling seeps even deeper into Wall Street's world as hundreds of pro team ETFs emerge
Sports teams are big businesses, but new exchange-traded funds that allow investors to bet on MLB and NHL team performance look more like gambling, experts say.
Open article at CNBC → - CNBC's Financial Advisor 100 FAQ: Who is eligible and how rankings workCNBC✓FreeThu Oct 8, 1:29 PM ET
CNBC's Financial Advisor 100 FAQ: Who is eligible and how rankings work
CNBC's Financial Advisor 100 list takes months to compile, with multiple steps and checks designed to ensure the ranking is rigorous and consistent.
Open article at CNBC → - CNBC's Financial Advisor 100: Best financial advisors, top firms for 2026 rankedCNBC✓FreeThu Oct 8, 1:27 PM ET
CNBC's Financial Advisor 100: Best financial advisors, top firms for 2026 ranked
CNBC's Financial Advisor 100 ranks the best financial advisors and top firms for 2026. Here's how to pick the best financial planner for you and your family.
Open article at CNBC → - CNBC's No. 1 financial advisor takes a family-office approach: 'There is real value in all of those relationships'CNBC✓FreeThu Oct 8, 1:26 PM ET
CNBC's No. 1 financial advisor takes a family-office approach: 'There is real value in all of those relationships'
Howland Capital Management came in at No. 1 on CNBC's list of the top 100 financial advisors in the U.S. for 2026.
Open article at CNBC → - Trump Accounts top 70 million as new stock-donation rules open door to 'mega donors,' official saysCNBC✓FreeThu Oct 8, 12:31 PM ET
Trump Accounts top 70 million as new stock-donation rules open door to 'mega donors,' official says
The Trump administration said new changes to Trump Accounts could pave the way for several multimillion-dollar donations.
Open article at CNBC → - Americans grow more pessimistic about their finances, New York Fed finds — expert warns of ‘tough choices’ aheadCNBC✓FreeWed Oct 7, 3:40 PM ET
Americans grow more pessimistic about their finances, New York Fed finds — expert warns of ‘tough choices’ ahead
As affordability pressures mount, Americans are increasingly concerned about their financial future, the New York Fed's data shows.
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NerdWallet
✓FreeFree- Mortgage Rates Today, Monday, October 12: A Little HigherNerdWallet✓Freeby Taylor GetlerMon Oct 12, 9:56 AM ET
Mortgage Rates Today, Monday, October 12: A Little Higher
TL;DR: Mortgage rates went up today, inching closer to 7.5%.
Open article at NerdWallet → - The Cheapest Disney Tickets Didn’t Budge, But Dining Costs MoreNerdWallet✓Freeby Sally FrenchFri Oct 9, 6:41 PM ET
The Cheapest Disney Tickets Didn’t Budge, But Dining Costs More
There’s nothing quite like a Disney park. Whether you’re visiting the original Disneyland or have been swept away by the multiple parks at Disney World, these…
Open article at NerdWallet → - The Best-Performing Stocks in 2026 (By One-Year Returns)NerdWallet✓Freeby Arielle O'SheaFri Oct 9, 2:54 PM ET
The Best-Performing Stocks in 2026 (By One-Year Returns)
It’s been a volatile 2022 for the stock market, including bear market dips that have certainly tested investors’ mettle. But when looking for the best stocks…
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- Should You Take Your Money and Run — To a New Bank?NerdWallet✓Freeby Yuliya GoldshteynFri Oct 9, 12:29 PM ET
Should You Take Your Money and Run — To a New Bank?
Rates on savings accounts are going up. Is your rate low enough to make it worth switching?
Open article at NerdWallet → - Money Is Getting More Complicated — and We Need to Talk About ItNerdWallet✓Freeby Lauren SchwahnFri Oct 9, 12:24 PM ET
Money Is Getting More Complicated — and We Need to Talk About It
Financial literacy remains a challenge as money gets more complicated. Learning and sharing what we know can help.
Open article at NerdWallet → - Mortgage Rates Today, Friday, October 9: Easing DownNerdWallet✓Freeby Kate WoodFri Oct 9, 9:16 AM ET
Mortgage Rates Today, Friday, October 9: Easing Down
A pause in active fighting in Iran could pump the brakes on inflation, which is good news for mortgage interest rates.
Open article at NerdWallet → - Is That Sky-High Savings APY Too Good to Be True?NerdWallet✓Freeby Margarette BurnetteThu Oct 8, 4:15 PM ET
Is That Sky-High Savings APY Too Good to Be True?
Some savings accounts advertise rates of more than 4% APY. Here's how to spot whether a high rate is worth your money.
Open article at NerdWallet → - These Tools Can Get You Flight Credits if Your Airfare DropsNerdWallet✓Freeby Benjamin DinThu Oct 8, 1:24 PM ET
These Tools Can Get You Flight Credits if Your Airfare Drops
Airfares are more expensive than ever. Leverage these tools to automatically claim the fare difference when the price drops.
Open article at NerdWallet → - Mortgage Rates Are Up Again This Week — How Can Home Buyers Cope?NerdWallet✓Freeby Kate WoodThu Oct 8, 1:10 PM ET
Mortgage Rates Are Up Again This Week — How Can Home Buyers Cope?
With mortgage rates rising significantly over the past month, would-be buyers are trying to find ways to help their dollars go further.
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Mortgage News Daily
✓FreeFree- Another Nice Round Trip For Bonds--Especially MBSMortgage News Daily✓FreeFri Oct 9, 4:38 PM ET
Another Nice Round Trip For Bonds--Especially MBS
Another Nice Round Trip For Bonds--Especially MBS Nothing new or interesting happened today in terms of underlying events, news, or data. But the price action…
Open article at Mortgage News Daily → - Mortgage Rates Officially at 2 Week LowsMortgage News Daily✓FreeFri Oct 9, 2:37 PM ET
Mortgage Rates Officially at 2 Week Lows
Even though the underlying bond market is in slightly weaker shape today, mortgage rates ended up trickling just a bit lower than yesterday's latest levels.…
Open article at Mortgage News Daily → - Polly and Hedging, Database, Equity, CE, Fulfillment Tools; Prepayments; Dart Acquires ACTMortgage News Daily✓FreeFri Oct 9, 11:50 AM ET
Polly and Hedging, Database, Equity, CE, Fulfillment Tools; Prepayments; Dart Acquires ACT
As Robbie and I prepare to head to Chicago this weekend for the “MBA National,” yesterday I was speaking with someone at the bar at Legs Inn in Northern…
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- Slightly Weaker Start. Keep 3-Day Weekend in MindMortgage News Daily✓FreeFri Oct 9, 9:50 AM ET
Slightly Weaker Start. Keep 3-Day Weekend in Mind
After yesterday's nice comeback, here's how we're thinking about today. Fridays before 3-day weekends: frequently see a move to the sidelines among certain…
Open article at Mortgage News Daily → - Yields "Plummet" to Best Level In...Mortgage News Daily✓FreeThu Oct 8, 4:16 PM ET
Yields "Plummet" to Best Level In...
Yields "Plummet" to Best Level In... 4 trading days... All the way back on October 2nd (last Friday), intraday lows were 5.151%.
Open article at Mortgage News Daily → - Mortgage Rates Near 2-Week Lows After Biggest Daily Drop in 3 MonthsMortgage News Daily✓FreeThu Oct 8, 4:06 PM ET
Mortgage Rates Near 2-Week Lows After Biggest Daily Drop in 3 Months
Mortgage rates moved lower today at their fastest pace in 3 months with the average top-tier 30yr fixed scenario ultimately falling 0.09%. There were thrills…
Open article at Mortgage News Daily → - It's Time to Play "Name That Line"Mortgage News Daily✓FreeThu Oct 8, 9:36 AM ET
It's Time to Play "Name That Line"
Bonds were initially moderately weaker this morning morning in a move that followed oil prices and hawkish Fed comments. Chris Waller said more hikes were…
Open article at Mortgage News Daily → - Full Recovery!Mortgage News Daily✓FreeWed Oct 7, 4:56 PM ET
Full Recovery!
Full Recovery! The patient looked critical this morning with 10yr yields pushing up to new long-term highs just over 5.36%, but by the early afternoon, there…
Open article at Mortgage News Daily → - Mortgage Rates Started Much Higher But Almost Fully RecoveredMortgage News Daily✓FreeWed Oct 7, 3:50 PM ET
Mortgage Rates Started Much Higher But Almost Fully Recovered
It was an exciting day for mortgage rates, and while we technically ended up slightly higher, it could have been much worse. In fact, it WAS much worse earlier…
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