BloombergAustralia's Weak Sentiment Spur Rate BetsBusinessWeekBy Michael Heath on May 15, 2012 Australian consumer confidence hovered near the weakest level this year and wage growth slowed, underpinning bets the central bank will cut interest rates next month to the lowest … Continue reading →

Auto insurance rates, which tumbled after Massachusetts opened the state to more competition four years ago, are marching steadily upward again.There are a pair of things that any potential homebuyer needs: a favorable credit record plus a huge salary, right? … Continue reading →

NEW YORK, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Mortgage rates fell for a fifth consecutive week, with the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropping to 4.02 percent, according to Bankrate.com's …Before refinancing your existing mortgage, make sure that … Continue reading →

Moneycontrol.comECB Holds Rates SteadyFox BusinessThe European Central Bank held interest rates at 1.0 percent on Thursday and will resist calls to do more to fight the euro zone crisis, putting the onus on governments to foster growth and head off … Continue reading →

The AtlanticTake the right road to keep college interest rates lowPhiladelphia InquirerCongress should extend the lower interest rates now set on federally subsidized student loans for millions of college students without raiding a health-care fund to pay for it. Lawmakers … Continue reading →

NEW YORK, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Mortgage rates moved into record low territory again this week, with the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate ticking lower to 4.09 percent, …The first distinction which i should make is … Continue reading →

Mortgage rates for new borrowers are continuing to rise, with least 10 lenders charging more for certain deals this week.The report on refinance rates offers you a concept of what mortgage rates can be purchased on a given day. You … Continue reading →

ABC OnlineBanks to sit and wait on interest ratesThe Daily TelegraphANZ's lead in bumping up interest rates may not be matched by other major banks this week, an investment expert believes. With chances high the central bank will cut its … Continue reading →

Brisbane TimesReserve Bank wrong on rates all year, says AWU boss Paul HowesThe AustralianAUSTRALIAN Workers' Union boss Paul Howes has lashed the Reserve Bank saying it has consistently "made the wrong call" on interest rates this year. As Julia Gillard's … Continue reading →

Unemployment rates fell in nearly two-thirds of U.S. cities in February, evidence that the gains from stronger hiring were distributed through most of the country.Unemployment rates fell in 234 of the …There are a couple of ways that a house … Continue reading →

By Eva Kuehnen FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The European Central Bank held interest rates at a record low of 1 percent on Wednesday, resisting German pressure to flag an exit from its crisis-fighting mode while …Before refinancing your existing mortgage, make … Continue reading →

The Associated PressAutism rates rise, disorder now affects 1 in 88 children, CDC saysLos Angeles TimesA study of 8-year-olds' health and education records is the latest in a series to show autism rates up dramatically in last decade. Researchers cite … Continue reading →

Spain to hike power rates, cut subsidies-reportsReutersMADRID, March 24 (Reuters) – Spain's centre-right government may decree on Friday an electricity rate hike of up to 7 percent for consumers and cut subsidies to power distributors by 10 percent, several newspapers … Continue reading →

Credit card interest rates dipped slightly this week, however, consumers hoping for a break on their next credit card may be disappointed, since rates are still near record highs.   Before refinancing your existing mortgage, make sure that you look around … Continue reading →

The Federal Reserve Board has not formally relaxed its intention to keep interest rates low through the end of 2014. And there is little new to say about the way non-existent interest rates on savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and … Continue reading →

Christian Science MonitorStudent loans: Rates to double. What's the cost?Christian Science MonitorStudent loans backed by the federal government are set to become more expensive this summer, when their interest rate doubles from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent. The rate hike … Continue reading →

International Business TimesStudy: Suicide rates among army soldiers upCBS News(Credit: CBS) (CBS News) – A report published in Injury Prevention shows that suicide rates among US Army personnel increased 80 percent between 2004 and 2008. Out of the 255 soldiers … Continue reading →

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Euro-priced bank-to-bank lending rates fell to a fresh 17-month low on Friday after the European Central bank held its key interest rate at a record low of 1 percent as it assesses the impact of its two … Continue reading →

Rock-bottom interest rates shore up big banks, but they punish savers — and look likely to keep doing so for quite some time.The other big problem with regards to home mortgages is the income. You will find there’s myth that … Continue reading →

BloombergPension Pain Mounts as Low Rates Boost LiabilitiesBloomberg(MMM) will join big US employers in making a record $100 billion in 2012 pension contributions, 67 percent more than two years ago, as low interest rates boost companies' liabilities. Payments may total … Continue reading →

New York TimesObama Unveils Proposal to Cut Corporate Tax RateNew York TimesWASHINGTON — President Obama asked Congress on Wednesday to scrub the corporate tax code of dozens of loopholes and subsidies to reduce the top rate to 28 percent, from … Continue reading →

Mortgage rates are the lowest on record. But by a key historical measure, they should be even lower.The best increasing and loan terms are usually reserved for borrowers with the best credit scores. If the credit history is much better … Continue reading →