Here’s how far HELOC rates have fallen in the last 18 months (and what to do now)

A HELOC currently stands out as one of the better, more affordable ways to borrow home equity. Getty Images/iStockphoto With multiple economic developments occurring in 2025, from changing domestic policies to drops in inflation and interest rateshomebuyers may have understandably missed an important revelation: home equity levels are at an all-time high. Homeowners started the …

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Anthropic sues Pentagon over “supply chain risk” designation

Washington — Anthropic sued the Defense Department on Monday over the Pentagon’s move to designate it a supply chain risk after a bitter dispute over the use of the firm’s artificial intelligence technologies. In a 48-page lawsuit filed in federal court in northern California, Anthropic said the Pentagon’s efforts to punish the company were “unprecedented …

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Stocks down as oil prices soar amid war with Iran, hit four-year high

Oil prices have soared as the war against Iran continues on its 10th day, hitting $100 per barrel for the first time since July 2022. Kristin Myers, the ETF editor-in-chief for Asset TV, breaks down the economic impact. Salvatore R. Mercogliano, an adjunct professor at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, breaks down where things stand with …

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How to consolidate credit card debt without hurting your credit this March

Consolidating credit card debt is often a smart move, but the strategy you use can impact your credit score. Peter Dazeley/Getty Images Credit card balances have become an increasingly heavy burden for millions of cardholders over the past few years. With today’s average credit card interest rates hovering near record highs and household debt hitting …

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