72% of homebuyers have paused their search waiting for lower mortgage rates — and 41% already regret it
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72% of homebuyers have paused their search waiting for lower mortgage rates — and 41% already regret it

If you’re waiting for mortgage rates to fall before buying a house, there’s a decent chance the number you’re watching is out of date, and you’re not alone in this. A poll commissioned by Neighbors Bank — a Columbia, Mo., lender specializing in loans for first-time buyers and others the mortgage market tends to pass…

Kevin O’Leary, worth 0 million, compares paper towel prices at Walmart as grocery costs climb 5.9%
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Kevin O’Leary, worth $400 million, compares paper towel prices at Walmart as grocery costs climb 5.9%

Kevin O’Leary has a net worth of approximately $400 million. He owns homes in Florida, Massachusetts, and Toronto. He’s one of the most recognizable faces on Shark Tank. And last week, he was standing in a Walmart aisle, comparing paper towel pack sizes to make sure he was getting the best deal. “Inflation affects all…

Fed Chairman Warsh shows courage with Jackson Hole speech, defying political pressure, says Harvard’s Rogoff
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Fed Chairman Warsh shows courage with Jackson Hole speech, defying political pressure, says Harvard’s Rogoff

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh delivered exactly what Wall Street was clamoring for this week: drawing a line in the sand against inflation while offering clarity on how the central bank would respond to rising prices. Harvard professor and former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund, Ken Rogoff, said Warsh made it clear that…

Suze Orman says your annuity guarantee is ‘only as good as’ the insurer’s balance sheet — here’s why
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Suze Orman says your annuity guarantee is ‘only as good as’ the insurer’s balance sheet — here’s why

Annuities are popular with many retirees because they offer what seems to be a guaranteed fixed income for the rest of your life. Financial advisor Suze Orman warns that they might not be as safe a bet as they seem. “[An annuity is] subject to the claims paying ability of the issuing company,” said Orman…

Stock Market Week Ahead: Chips, Cybersecurity And Jobs
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Stock Market Week Ahead: Chips, Cybersecurity And Jobs

With the Nasdaq trading sideways since early June and the S&P 500 just 1% above its June 2 high, the stock market winds down a highly unusual earnings season and heads into September. As of Friday, FactSet reported that 488 of the 503 S&P 500 stocks had served up their most recent quarterly earnings. Some…

ServiceTitan CFO Sherry David Sells 9,000 Shares for 7,500
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ServiceTitan CFO Sherry David Sells 9,000 Shares for $817,500

Sherry David, Chief Financial Officer of ServiceTitan (NASDAQ:TTAN), sold 9,000 shares of Class A Common Stock on Aug. 14, 2026, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing. Transaction summary Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($90.83); post-transaction value based on Aug. 14, 2026, market close ($90.40). Key questions What…

‘You could lose 25% to 35%.’ AARP warns Americans about making this 401(k) move. Here are 4 alternatives to consider
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‘You could lose 25% to 35%.’ AARP warns Americans about making this 401(k) move. Here are 4 alternatives to consider

Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Tapping into your 401(k) early to deal with debt or emergency bills may seem like a savvy move, but two of the biggest names in retirement planning are sounding the alarm about doing so. Fidelity, one of the largest…

Microsoft, Palantir Among Stocks To Watch As Software Bounces Back
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Microsoft, Palantir Among Stocks To Watch As Software Bounces Back

Technology stocks are back, as Magnificent Seven member Microsoft (MSFT) extends a breakout. Palantir Technologies (PLTR), Workday (WDAY), JFrog (JFROG) and Shopify (SHOP) are other software stocks near buy points, too. After back-to-back losses, the S&P 500 Technology sector is up about 6% so far this month. The software segment is outperforming, with iShares Expanded…

These 3 retirement rules were changed by the US government with no public fanfare — what you need to know
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These 3 retirement rules were changed by the US government with no public fanfare — what you need to know

Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Headlines abound with legislative moves on Social Security and taxes. It’s easy to assume that every shift that impacts your retirement will be covered by the mainstream press, or at least your favorite social media influencer. Must Read But…

Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, Saturday, August 29, 2026: Fixed rates move slightly higher into the weekend
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Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, Saturday, August 29, 2026: Fixed rates move slightly higher into the weekend

According to average rates from the Zillow lender marketplace, fixed mortgage rates are slightly higher heading into the weekend compared to Friday. The current 30-year fixed rate today, Saturday, August 29, 2026, rose by 1 basis point to 6.55%, the 15-year fixed rate increased by 5 basis points to 5.91%, and the 5/1 ARM fell…

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