Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors’ opinions or evaluations. The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance decreased to 6.93% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The 15-year, fixed-rate refinance mortgage average rate is 5.89%. For 20-year mortgage refinances, the average rate is … Read more
UK Is Ordering Apple to Break Its Own Encryption The Washington Post is reporting that the UK government has served Apple with a “technical capability notice” as defined by the 2016 Investigatory Powers Act, requiring it to break the Advanced Data Protection encryption in iCloud for the benefit of law enforcement. This is a big … Read more
Image Source: 123rf.com While climbing the corporate ladder is good for some people, it isn’t what everyone has their sights set on for their career. That said, many people wind up setting vague goals, but they don’t have a clear plan on how to make their dreams come true. These seven steps will help you … Read more
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that CFP Board CEO Kevin Keller this week announced his plans to retire and step down from his position at the end of April next year. During his nearly two-decade tenure, Keller oversaw a near-doubling of … Read more
d. Aug. 28, 2024 Beverly Ann (Thalin) Powell, 86, Fish Creek, born in Northfield Illinois, passed away peacefully on Aug. 28, 2024 peacefully at home with family after a long struggle with dementia and several other health issues. She may have been small in stature but more than made up for it in character, kindness, … Read more