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Several benchmark refinance rates have declined. Refinance rates change daily, but experts say rates could inch down in the coming months. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refi-rates-drop-over-the-last-week-mortgage-refinance-rates-for-jan-2-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Quite a few important mortgage rates are decreasing. Here's what to know if you're in the market for a home loan. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-rates-dip-down-current-mortgage-rates-for-jan-2-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 2. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-thursday-jan-2/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,293 for Jan. 2. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-jan-2-1293/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 101 for Jan. 2. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-jan-2-101/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for the Jan. 2 Strands puzzle, No. 305. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-jan-2-305/#ftag=CADf328eec

The latest trending sleep hack on TikTok is called cognitive shuffling. Here's how it works and what you need to know tonight. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/say-goodbye-to-your-nighttime-anxiety-this-new-sleep-hack-wont-have-you-counting-sheep/#ftag=CADf328eec

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