Articles tagged “interest rates”
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markets14 min read
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The Fed Raised Rates in September: What Changes for Savings, Cards and Loans?
The Fed's September increase affects variable borrowing rates and savings yields on different timetables. Use this guide to identify which rates can change and what to do next.
SmartRates Editorial Team
October 18, 2026
mortgage8 min read
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Mortgage Rates Are Stuck Above 6%: What Buyers and Owners Are Actually Doing in 2026
The 30-year fixed is sitting around 6.5% and economists expect it to stay above 6% for the rest of the year. Here's how to make a smart move now instead of waiting for cuts that may not come.
SmartRates Editorial Team
June 25, 2026