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18 Early Black Friday 2024 Deals
Shopping Holidays18 Early Black Friday 2024 Deals

Black Friday is still a few weeks away, but that's not stopping big-name brands and retailers from launching their sales events early. Our staff of professional shoppers is already seeing discounts on some of our favorite produ...

By Buy Side from WSJ Staff

November 8, 2024

The 10 Best Gifts That Will Keep Cyclists Riding in Style
GiftsThe 10 Best Gifts That Will Keep Cyclists Riding in Style

As a relative but enthusiastic newbie to the sport, nay, lifestyle of cycling, I am only just starting to grasp the width of the subculture. I initially thought there was a simple, grand unifying divide between people with infi...

By Daniel Varghese

November 8, 2024

The 10 Best Gifts for Photographers as Recommended By Award-Winning Photogs and More
GiftsThe 10 Best Gifts for Photographers as Recommended By Award-Winning Photogs and More

Shopping for a photographer, whether they're a pro or a hobbyist, can be intimidating. Because most already own and lug endless gear, it's a challenge to pick a gift that not only surprises them but also complements their skill...

By Shubham Agarwal

November 8, 2024

Mortgage Rates Today, Nov. 8: Median Rate Falls to 6.88%
Personal FinanceMortgage Rates Today, Nov. 8: Median Rate Falls to 6.88%

As of Nov. 8, according to Credible data gathered from more than 500 U.S. lenders*, the median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.88%, which is 0.11 percentage points lower than yesterday. Additionally, the med...

By Amy Fontinelle

November 8, 2024

Federal Reserve Cuts Rates: What It Means for Savings Accounts, Investments and Loans
Personal FinanceFederal Reserve Cuts Rates: What It Means for Savings Accounts, Investments and Loans

The Federal Reserve voted to reduce its federal funds rate today, marking the second rate cut in a row for the central bank. After more than two years of prohibitively high rates amid stubbornly high inflation, the Fed started ...

By Aly J. Yale

November 7, 2024

Mortgage Rates Today, Nov. 7: Median Rate Rises to 6.99%
Personal FinanceMortgage Rates Today, Nov. 7: Median Rate Rises to 6.99%

As of Nov. 7, according to Credible data gathered from more than 500 U.S. lenders*, the median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.99%, which is 0.11 percentage points higher than yesterday. Additionally, the me...

By Amy Fontinelle

November 7, 2024

The 10 Best Food Gifts for the Holidays, According to the Chefs, Foodwriters and Other Culinary Pros
GiftsThe 10 Best Food Gifts for the Holidays, According to the Chefs, Foodwriters and Other Culinary Pros

Something delicious. Something rare. Something shareworthy. No matter the culinary inclination of your food-loving giftee, our favorite experts in the food and beverage space, including renowned chefs and cookbook authors, have...

By Hannah Selinger

November 6, 2024

Mortgage Rates Today, Nov. 6: Median Rate Remains 6.88%
Personal FinanceMortgage Rates Today, Nov. 6: Median Rate Remains 6.88%

As of Nov. 6, according to Credible data gathered from more than 500 U.S. lenders*, the median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.88%, which is unchanged from yesterday. Additionally, the median interest rate o...

By Amy Fontinelle

November 6, 2024

This Unusual Air Fryer Made Me a Believer
Home Products & DecorThis Unusual Air Fryer Made Me a Believer

It feels like blasphemy to admit it, but I've never been an air fryer guy. Despite my love for kitchen gadgets — see my takes on indoor pizza ovens and a barbecue smoker as proof — I've never owned or even tested a dedicated ai...

By Nick Guy

November 5, 2024

Mortgage Rates Today, Nov. 5: Median Rate Stays at 6.88%
Personal FinanceMortgage Rates Today, Nov. 5: Median Rate Stays at 6.88%

As of Nov. 5, according to Credible data gathered from more than 500 U.S. lenders*, the median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.88%, which is unchanged from yesterday. Additionally, the median interest rate o...

By Amy Fontinelle

November 5, 2024