There's a good chance you're looking at your phone right now -- and hopefully you're not ignoring someone while you do it.   Smartphones have changed how we interact with friends and they can be helpful tools when planning the next hangout. But have you ever gone out to dinner with friends, only for the conversation to pause,…

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If scrolling endlessly through Netflix has become your nightly ritual, you're not alone. The algorithm tends to recycle the same recommendations, which can make even a vast library feel a little stale. Even if there are great new movies and classic cult TV shows to sift through, it can start to feel a bit dull too quickly. But there's a better…

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Check out CNET Money's weekly mortgage rate forecast for a more in-depth look at what’s next for Fed rate cuts, labor data and inflation. The average 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate is 6.72% today, a decrease of -0.03% over the last week. The average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 5.97%, which is an…

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So far this year, average mortgage rates have stayed stubbornly high, bouncing between 6.5% and 7%, as financial markets weigh the risks of both higher inflation and an economic slowdown. Most homeowners, unable to save money by refinancing, are holding out for bigger rate drops.

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