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The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage ticked down to 6.12% APR, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. This is five basis points lower than yesterday and 16 basis ...

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This inflation calculator uses the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from 1913 to 2025 to estimate the U.S. dollar's buying power and future value.

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Compare auto refinancing lenders and loans to see if you can lower your current car loan rate and reduce your monthly payment.

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