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How to Make the Most of Falling Mortgage Rates

Creatas/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is close to 3.6 percent, a near rock-bottom low that’s more than a full percentage point lower than this time last year. And for many, refinancing could mean huge savings. In the words of Read More

Dow, S&P 500 Reverse Course Following Days of Gains

iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — After four days of gains, poor earnings reports sent stocks sliding to close the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the session on Friday at 17,672.60, down 141.38 from its open. The Nasdaq however rose 7.48 to 4757.88. Read More

PayPal, Google Join Crimea Tech Exodus

iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — It’s a tough time to be a tech savvy person in Crimea. PayPal and Google are among the companies that are blocking certain services to the beleaguered peninsula, according to reports. The move comes one month after the United Read More