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The 7% Rule for Student Loans — When It Makes Sense to Refinance

Seven percent may look like a small number on paper, yet that figure can quietly drain thousands of dollars from a student loan balance. Interest rates above that line often turn repayment into a long and expensive marathon rather than a steady march toward freedom. Financial planners frequently point to…

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The $124 Trillion Hand-Off: How the Great Wealth Transfer is Quietly Saving the Real Estate Market

The $124 trillion hand-off already started, and it will reshape the housing market more than interest rates, construction shortages, or economic forecasts ever could. Financial analysts estimate that roughly $124 trillion in wealth will move from older generations to younger ones over the next two decades, according to research from…

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4 Scenarios for Interest Rates in 2026 and How to Prepare

American interest rates in the 2020s have been defined by extraordinary volatility, swinging from record lows during the COVID-19 pandemic era of 2020 and 2021 to the massive surge of 2022 and 2023 in response to subsequent high inflation, all before stabilizing throughout the past two years. Economists generally believe…

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The Auto Loan Mistake That Hurts Most When Rates Stay High

High interest rates make one common auto loan mistake especially costly, driving up monthly payments and total interest paid over the life of the loan.

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Iran war could knock UK homebuyer confidence, says builder Persimmon

Growing fears that elevated interest rates will continue, as Barclays finds worries that war will push up inflation

The Guardian - UK

Obsessed With Rate Moves? This Financial CEO Explains How to Focus Less on the Fed

Reshuffling funds to get the highest yields? Holding out for the right time to borrow? Creating a durable plan for your cash means you can stop obsessing over interest rates.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Middle East war set to push inflation higher than forecast, warns RBA deputy governor

The Reserve Bank’s Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser says inflation in Australia looks likely to be higher than projected before the war in the Middle East broke out.

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How war in the Middle East could affect UK interest rates

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Is Your Mortgage Broker Being Transparent? 3 Questions to Ask Before Refinancing

Refinancing a home loan feels exciting, almost like getting a fresh financial start. Lower payments, better interest rates, maybe even a little more breathing room each month all sound great. But excitement can blur judgment if the mortgage broker does not explain everything with total honesty. Homeowners sometimes jump into…

The Free Financial Advisor

Iran conflict threatens new UK cost of living crisis as energy markets in ‘turmoil’ and mortgage rates on the rise

Oil prices have seen their biggest weekly increase in six years, while experts warn energy bills could rise by 10 per cent in July

The Independent UK

Mortgage rates increased as Iran war hits borrowers

Nationwide and HSBC have both announced changes

The Independent UK

Will interest rates rise after surge in oil prices over Iran-US war?

Inflation concerns could see the BoE pause their recent rate cuts - or head the other direction

The Independent UK

4 Signs Your Bank May Lower Your Savings Rate — And Where to Move Cash

Have you ever felt that quiet sinking feeling when your savings account stops growing the way it used to, even though you did nothing wrong? Interest rates don’t always drop overnight, and banks rarely send a warning email saying they plan to pay you less. But if you pay attention…

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Delay Social Security or Claim Now? How High Interest Rates Now Affect Choice

While it seems like claiming early is throwing thousands away, you have to factor in life expectancy, investment opportunities, and urgent fiscal needs.

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'Then the euro will slide': Experts warn of prolonged war with Iran

Trump has given the Iran war four weeks. But if the conflict drags on, economists warn the euro could slide — and prominent economist Daniel Stelter goes further, predicting a full recession.

The Guardian - UK

HSBC, Nationwide and Coventry raise rates on fixed mortgages amid Middle East crisis

Experts say Iran war could cause energy price shock that pushes up UK inflation, in turn forcing up interest rates

Evening Standard

London's "challenging" property market to stay quiet until 2028 says Foxtons boss

Any spike in interest rates as a result of the war in Iran feeding through to inflation would be “upsetting” for buyers said CEO

The Guardian - UK

How will war in the Middle East affect your finances?

Surging energy prices and tumbling stock markets are threatening a new UK cost of living crisis

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Are Rising Bills Ruining Relationships? The Financial Stress Breaking Couples Apart

Rising prices, higher interest rates, and shrinking savings have pushed many couples into a level of financial stress they’ve never experienced before. What used to...

Evening Standard

UK interest rates could go back above 4% if energy shock persists, Niesr warns

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research said the Bank of England will have to contend with a ‘shock’ to energy costs.

AAP

Dan Murphy's owner trims margins to boost sales

Pubs and bottle-shop owner Endeavour says its scale will deliver better prices in a high inflation environment, as living costs continue to bite.

The Guardian - UK

UK borrowing costs jump again on fears Iran conflict will curb growth

Investors suspect rising oil and gas costs will stoke inflation and delay cuts in interest rates

The Conversation

Why surging oil prices are a shock for the global economy – but not yet a crisis

Global oil markets have reacted swiftly to escalating tensions in the Middle East as the United States and Israel continue their assault on Iran.

The Guardian - UK

Middle East crisis pushes up oil prices – and could drive inflation rises too

Effects of extended conflict between US and Iran could also lead to higher interest rates and hit economic growth

The Independent UK

Oil, gas and stocks fluctuate over Iran war – what does it mean for your money, pension and energy prices?

The latest conflict, which is spreading across the Middle East, will have a significant knock-on effect in terms of inflation, interest rates and commodity prices

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