9 tips to get the best mortgage rate

It’s a good idea to comparison-shop for the best mortgage rate you can get, because even a small rate difference can mean tens of thousands of dollars in savings.

Money in the bank: Child tax credit dollars head to parents

The monthly payments amount to $300 for each child who is 5 and younger and $250 for those between 5 and 17. The payments are set to lapse after a year, but President Biden is pushing to extend them through at least 2025.