May data shows home equity loan rates surged to 7.86% while HELOC rates remained stable at 7.25%, reflecting divergent trends in second mortgages. Home equity loan rates climbed sharply in May, ending the month at 7.86%, a notable increase from earlier levels. The rise con
The US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) plan to propose regulations on how an excise tax will apply to excessive compensation and “excess parachute payments”. In Notice 2026–36, Treasury and the IRS said the forthcoming rules would address
A 350 basis point spread increase in USHY could erase a year of income gains, analysts warn, amid rising macro risks. The iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (USHY) faces a potential 3-4% price decline if high-yield spreads widen beyond 350 basis points in the
XAG/USD falls as Fed rate hike bets surge to 73.8% after stronger-than-expected US jobs data and inflation concerns. Silver prices (XAG/USD) slid to $66.50 in late Asian trading, marking the lowest level in over two months. The decline follows a sharp rise in US Treasury y
Quick Read - A $36,000 annual care commitment adds 1.7% to the withdrawal rate, pushing a $2.1M couple's combined draw well above the sustainable 4% threshold. - Claiming the daughter as a qualifying relative, opening an ABLE account, and filling the 12% tax bracket can each cut...</stron
Truist named best HELOC lender in June Truist offers home equity credit lines up to $1 million. The average HELOC rate is 7.25%, with a 2026 low of 7.19% in mid-January and March. Home equity loan rates are based on an index rate plus a margin, with the national
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF provides low-risk investment The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF is a low-risk investment option that provides broad exposure to high-quality bonds. It tracks a broad, market-weighted bond index, holding 11,387 bonds. The fund's hold
El Torito closes many locations amid competitive market El Torito, a 72-year-old Mexican chain, has closed over 150 restaurants. The chain once operated 187 restaurants in 25 states, but now operates roughly two dozen locations in California. Mexican cuisine is wi
Quick Read - A 172,000 payroll beat drove the 10-year Treasury yield from 4.47% to 4.53%, pressuring TLT as SPY enters already up ten consecutive weeks. - Santelli flagged labor force participation at 61.8%, its lowest since September 2021, as a structural concern that could...</
Investors choosing between iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEMKT:LQD) and Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHQ) must weigh lower costs and Treasury safety against the higher returns of corporate credit These two funds provide disti
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