Laura Grace Tarpley
The Penny Hoarder
Nashville, TN, United States
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Checking vs. Savings Account: What’s the Difference and Which Is Right for You
A checking and savings account work together to help you achieve financial goals and obligations. Here are the details of a checking vs. savings account. → Read More
Today's mortgage and refinance rates: April 13, 2022
Mortgage rates are increasing quickly, but they're still relatively low historically. See how today's rates might impact your mortgage. → Read More
Today's mortgage and refinance rates: April 12, 2022
Mortgage rates are up again today and appear to be closing in on 5%. However, rates are still relatively low from a historic perspective. → Read More
Today's mortgage and refinance rates: April 11, 2022
Mortgage rates have been increasing recently and have even hit 5% by some measures. Check out today's rates to see how they may impact your mortgage. → Read More
Today's mortgage and refinance rates: April 10, 2022
Rates are up, but so are home values. Check out today's mortgage rates to see if a cash-out refinance makes sense for you. → Read More
Today's mortgage and refinance rates: April 9, 2022
Mortgage rates have been increasing at a record pace and will likely continue to rise. See today's rates and how they might impact your mortgage. → Read More
Today's mortgage and refinance rates: April 6, 2022
Mortgage rates have been increasing dramatically in recent weeks, but are less volatile this week. See how today's rates might impact your mortgage. → Read More
Today's mortgage and refinance rates: April 5, 2022
Average mortgage rates have reached their highest point in three years and are expected to continue to rise this year. → Read More
Today's mortgage and refinance rates: April 4, 2022
Many experts didn't foresee rates rising as quickly as they have. Check out today's rates and how they could impact your monthly payment. → Read More
Today's mortgage and refinance rates: April 3, 2022
Mortgage rates are still up today after weeks of rapid increases. It's likely they'll continue to rise throughout 2022. → Read More
Today's mortgage and refinance rates: April 2, 2022
Mortgage rates have been spiking in recent weeks. See where rates are at today and how recent increases might impact your homebuying budget. → Read More
Today's mortgage and refinance rates: April 1, 2022
Mortgage rates are up today and spiked again this week, reaching a level not seen since late 2018. It's likely they'll remain elevated this year. → Read More
Today's mortgage and refinance rates: March 31, 2022
Mortgage rates have been spiking in recent weeks and remain elevated today. High rates may price some buyers out of the market, cooling demand. → Read More
Today's mortgage and refinance rates: March 30, 2022
As the Fed tightens monetary policy to fight inflation, mortgage rates have been increasing faster than expected and are up again today. → Read More
Today's mortgage and refinance rates: March 29, 2022
Mortgage rates are up today and have been rising faster than many predicted, hurting affordability ahead of the spring buying season. → Read More
Today's mortgage and refinance rates: March 28, 2022
Mortgage rates are elevated today and have been climbing up in recent weeks. However, they're still relatively low by historic standards. → Read More
Today's mortgage and refinance rates: March 27, 2022
Rates are elevated today following last week's announcement from Chairman Jerome Powell that the Fed may move more aggressively on inflation. → Read More
Today's mortgage and refinance rates: March 26, 2022
Chairman Jerome Powell indicated the Fed may take a more aggressive approach to inflation, pushing already elevated mortgage rates even higher. → Read More
Today's mortgage and refinance rates: March 22, 2022
Mortgage rates are still up over 4% today and are likely to continue inching up in 2022, meaning it may be a good time to lock in a rate. → Read More
Today's mortgage and refinance rates: March 20, 2022
Even though mortgage rates are up today, home values have shot up in the past couple of years, meaning it may be a good time for a cash-out refinance. → Read More