Mortgage Forecast: Despite Small Drop in Rates, Housing Affordability Is Challenging

Several benchmark refinance rates climbed this week, making it harder to find a lower rate on a home loan. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/30-year-fixed-refi-rate-rises-refinance-rates

Some mortgage rates are falling. Here's where experts say rates might be headed in 2025. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/home-loan-rates-fall-todays-mortgage-rates-for-july-4-2025/#ft

More and more companies are confirming price hikes as President Trump's tariffs are poised to take effect -- most recently, a popular smart lighting brand. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariff

Your iPhone will run faster and smoother with a little digital maintenance. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/speedup-your-iphone-and-clear-your-cache-before-ios-26-drops/#ftag=CADf328ee

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 4. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-friday-july-4/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Friday, July 4, No. 1,476. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-july-4-1476/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 4, No. 488. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-4-488/#ftag=CADf328eec