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Over 7 in 10 mortgage holders don’t want to lose their current mortgage rate

The majority of mortgage holders believe home prices (88%) and mortgage rates (82%) are too high, according to new Empower research. To stay locked into their lower rates, only about 1 in 5 are considering moving or selling their home.

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Money on the Mind

Money is always on our minds—and these days, it’s taking up more space than ever. Empower’s latest research reveals Americans are spending nearly 4 hours a day thinking about money.

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The Great Decide

Americans are at a financial crossroads. People rate their happiness with their overall personal finances a 4.97 out of 10, according to new research from Empower – and scores need improvement across the board, as the majority (91%) are prioritizing their financial health and happiness in a year of decisions ahead.

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🔒 Lock in

If you locked in a 3% mortgage rate, would you ever leave? Most homeowners say: absolutely not. Here's this week's money news.

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Coffee prices heat up, travel costs cool off

That morning brew gets pricier, while traveling gets more budget-friendly — here’s the latest on what’s driving consumer prices.

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Momentum behind large-scale M&A deals is growing

Union Pacific’s recent $85 billion bid for Norfolk Southern could be the largest rail merger in U.S. history and signals that big M&A deals are back in motion.