Long-term mortgage rate ticks up slightly to 6.16%

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week to just above its 2025 low. The average long-term mortgage rate rose to 6.16%, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. That’s up slightly from 6.15% last week, when the average rate dropped to its lowest level since October 3, 2024. One year ago,ContinueContinue reading “Long-term mortgage rate ticks up slightly to 6.16%”

IRS will accept 2025 tax returns starting Jan. 26

Jan. 26 marks the official start date of the 2026 tax filing season, when the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2025 tax returns. April 15 is the filing deadline. Tax experts, including the IRS’ independent watchdog, have warned that this year’s filing season could be hampered by the loss of tens of thousands ofContinueContinue reading “IRS will accept 2025 tax returns starting Jan. 26”

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