Unraveling the Allure of Blue Chip Stocks: A Beginner’s Guide

In the bustling world of stock investing, few terms carry the weight and prestige as “blue chip stocks.” These stalwarts of the financial markets have stood the test of time,… Read more »

Inflation Keeps Rising: Why That’s Bad News for Homebuyers This Year

Inflation Keeps Rising: Why That’s Bad News for Homebuyers This Year

Those anticipating a meaningful drop in mortgage rates might be disappointed. Inflation jumped in March, giving the U.S. Federal Reserve ammunition to hold off on those eagerly awaited interest rate cuts. For the fourth month running, [inflation ticked up](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/mortgage-rates-could-top-7-this-spring-as-inflation-ticks-up/)—reaching 3.5% year-over-year in March, according to the [most recent consumer price index summary](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm). This was the