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Central Valley recession risk rising due to tariffs, slow job growth, study shows
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (433+ words) Updated on: December 3, 2025 / 6: 10 PM PST / CBS Sacramento A new report on the economic outlook for California's Central Valley shows the region facing a rising recession risk because of tariffs, slowing job growth, and rising delinquencies. Stanislaus State University's Fall 2025 San…...
Does homebuying make sense this fall? Pros and cons experts say to know now
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (861+ words) September 29, 2025 / 10: 49 AM EDT / CBS News Over the past few years, prospective homebuyers had to contend with elevated mortgage interest rates, low for-sale inventory and steep home prices. These factors have kept many would-be homebuyers on the sidelines, but the housing…...
Here's how much interest a $90, 000 CD account can earn savers now
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (272+ words) May 27, 2026 / 4: 05 PM EDT / CBS News It makes sense, then, to calculate the interest-earning potential the CD offers before making a final decision on your next steps. Below, we'll crunch the returns that savers need to know now. See how much…...
Here's how much more affordable a $40, 000 home equity loan is now compared to 2025
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (249+ words) April 23, 2026 / 3: 05 PM EDT / CBS News Start by seeing how much home equity you could borrow here. A home equity loan will provide borrowers with a lump sum of money up front. Monthly payments will begin afterward, typically spread out over…...
Home equity levels just hit a new high. Here's why it's worth borrowing now.
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (232+ words) June 5, 2025 / 12: 40 PM EDT / CBS News While a continuous rise in home prices may not be the news that prospective homebuyers are looking for, a tick up in home values is typically welcomed by current homeowners. And that's exactly what they're…...
Here's how much a $100, 000 home equity loan costs monthly now that rates are lower
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (222+ words) April 17, 2026 / 10: 57 AM EDT / CBS News Start by seeing how much home equity you could borrow here. Home equity loans, unlike HELOCs, provide homeowners with a lump sum of money of which they will be expected to pay back monthly, typically…...
What's a good home equity loan interest rate in 2026?
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (169+ words) January 8, 2026 / 2: 25 PM EST / CBS News That confidence will come, in part, from understanding your costs and the interest rates that will define those costs. But what's considered to actually be a good home equity loan interest rate in 2026? That's what…...
What is the home equity loan interest rate forecast for 2026?
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (450+ words) December 24, 2025 / 5: 00 AM EST / CBS News To help make sense of it all, we spoke with experts about where home equity loan interest rates could head in 2026 and what conditions would need to materialize for rates to fall, stabilize or even…...
$100, 000 home equity loan vs. $100, 000 HELOC: Which has the cheaper monthly payments now?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (313+ words) April 20, 2026 / 2: 54 PM EDT / CBS News Borrowing home equity, whether it be via a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a simple and effective way for homeowners to make ends meet. But they won't be able…...
Bureau of Labor Statistics news - Today's latest updates
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (1732+ words) Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65, 000. Hint: It involves AI, and a Linked In economist says employers are clamoring for people to fill these roles. A weaker-than-expected February jobs report is…...