Learn what compound interest is, how it’s calculated—from annual rates to continuous compounding—and why it’s powerful for savings (and dangerous for debt).

CDs are a low-risk investment option that allows your money to grow at a fixed interest rate over a specific period. If you’re considering opening a certificate of deposit (CD) or already have one, ...

Discover how day-count conventions like 30/360 and actual/365 are used in bonds, swaps, and other financial instruments to calculate accrued interest.

The Federal Reserve just issued its first interest rate cut since 2024. Here's what it could mean for mortgages.

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in 2025. Redfin's Chief Economist explains what this means for ...