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As current mortgage rates stay elevated at over 6.5%, almost half of American borrowers have locked in an interest rate under 4%.
Question: What is your current mortgage interest rate? Source: Empower “Mortgage Survey," July 2025.
As current mortgage rates stay elevated at over 6.5%, almost half of American borrowers have locked in an interest rate under 4%.
Question: What is your current mortgage interest rate? Source: Empower “Mortgage Survey," July 2025.
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Understanding the costs of a healthy retirement
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With rising medical prices, gaps in Medicare coverage, and the possibility of long-term care, out-of-pocket healthcare costs can be substantial and unpredictable.
Retirement savings goals 2025: 20-somethings have double the recommended balance
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How close are Americans to hitting the savings milestones some experts recommend? Empower data, paired with income benchmarks, shows where each age group stands.
America’s wealth movers: Top 15 states by average net worth
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In the first half of 2025, Americans across the U.S. saw financial gains in their net worth. See how your state stacks up.