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Financial Advice News 21 October 2025 - 4 November 2025

Fed Cuts Rates Amid Data “Fog” – Stocks Hit Record Highs as More Easing Likely

Mortgage Rates Hit Yearly Low After Fed’s Cut – Why Experts Say 3% Mortgages Are Gone for Good

Mortgage Rates at 14-Month Lows After Weeks of Decline After climbing to painful highs earlier in 2025, mortgage rates have finally pulled back in recent weeks – offering a dose of relief to homebuyers and refinancers. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage now hovers around 6.2% (APR) as of November 4 nerdwallet.com. That’s down from the ~7%+ range seen at the start of the year and marks the lowest level for rates in about 14 months themortgagereports.com. Freddie Mac’s weekly survey showed the 30-year average easing to 6.17% at the end of October, the fourth consecutive weekly drop and the lowest
4 November 2025
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Shocking VA Home Loan Report Exposes Myths – Unlock Record-Breaking Rates & Benefits Now

Shocking VA Home Loan Report Exposes Myths – Unlock Record-Breaking Rates & Benefits Now

VA Loans: Widely Known, Poorly Understood VA home loans – mortgages guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – are one of the most powerful benefits for servicemembers and veterans, yet a new report reveals that many who served don’t fully grasp these advantages cutoday.info. The “Spotlight on VA Loans” survey (1,017 military participants) found nearly all respondents (92%) have heard of VA loans, but knowledge gaps persist cutoday.info. For example, almost half were unaware VA loans typically offer lower interest rates, and a majority believed some form of down payment was necessary, which is incorrect cutoday.info. In reality,
2 November 2025
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Shocking VA Home Loan Secrets: Act Now to Unlock Record-Breaking Rates and Benefits

Shocking VA Home Loan Secrets: Act Now to Unlock Record-Breaking Rates and Benefits

What Are VA Loans? Eligibility, Benefits & How They Work VA loans are mortgages guaranteed by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs. The VA does not lend money itself; it guarantees a portion (up to 25%) of private loans for eligible veterans, reducing lender risk. This guarantee lets lenders offer favorable terms: no minimum credit score is set by VA (though lenders have their standards), no down payment is required, and no PMI. Borrowers pay a one-time funding fee (0.5–3.3% of the loan) to fund the program veteransunited.com; disabled vets and certain survivors pay $0 fee. To qualify, you (or
31 October 2025
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Gold vs Silver Showdown: Record Prices, Key Trends & Investment Outlook 2025

Gold & Silver Prices Crash After Historic Rally – Should You Buy, Hold or Sell Now?

Gold’s recent retreat reflects changing sentiment more than broken fundamentals. As Metals Focus’s Matthew Piggott puts it, gold’s epic 2025 rally “reflects an extremely positive macro backdrop for safe-haven assets” ts2.tech. For now, though, investors will be watching Wednesday’s US Fed meeting and any news from Trump-Xi trade talks – events that could keep bullion on edge. If the Fed cuts as expected, the dollar might weaken (supporting gold long-term), but a smooth trade path would damp immediate demand for safety. In short, this pullback seems like a normal correction. Many experts are watching key levels (around ₹1.15–1.17 lakh in
28 October 2025
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Retiring at 62? It Could Cost You $182K — and 90% of Americans Are Doing It Anyway

Retiring at 62? It Could Cost You $182K — and 90% of Americans Are Doing It Anyway

Recent studies reveal a retirement funding crisis. 90% of U.S. workers say they’ll claim Social Security before age 70, even though waiting boosts benefits by ~30% (an early claim can cost ~$182,000 in lifetime payments) cbsnews.com cbsnews.com. Financial guru Dave Ramsey warns that retiring “too early” (like age 62) is a mistake – “it’s like jumping out of a plane without checking your parachute” kiplinger.com. Credit card debt has exploded (up to $1.2 trillion at ~25% APR) nasdaq.com, a burden experts say “can stand between you and your ideal retirement” nasdaq.com. Surveys show Americans are falling short: 58% feel their savings
21 October 2025
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