Still think you need a 20% down payment to buy a house? Hardly — the median down payment for first-time homebuyers in 2024 was 10%, according to the National Association of Realtors, the highest since ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate three times in 2025, shaving off three-quarters of a point to bring down to a range of 3.5% to 3.75%. While the Fed doesn't directly control interest ...