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Fiance debt, a credit drag
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Home auction tips
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Pursuing your passion and taking risks are prerequisites if you're seeking an offbeat career.
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Mortgage Rates
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Overnight Averages
Product Rate +/- Last week
30 yr fixed
5.03%
5.06%
15 yr fixed
4.41%
4.49%
5/1 ARM
4.04%
4.10%
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Product Rate +/- Last week
30K HELOC
5.27%
5.26%
30K Home Equity Loan
8.23%
8.24%
50K HELOC
4.99%
4.98%
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Product Rate +/- Last week
48 Mo Used Car
6.97%
6.89%
48 Mo New Car
6.51%
6.56%
36 Mo Used Car
7.27%
6.99%
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Product Yield +/- Last week
6 Mo CD
1.05%
1.07%
1 Yr CD
1.49%
1.53%
5 Yr CD
2.92%
2.96%
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Low Interest Cards 9.81%
Balance Transfer Cards 14.91%
All Variable 13.63%
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