As of October 30, 2025, RBC’s prime rate is 4.45%. RBC’s prime rate is the basis for its variable-rate lending products, like mortgages, credit cards and lines of credit. When the Bank of Canada ...

Gas prices remain above $4 per gallon with no end in sight.

In 2026, SoFi® Bank, N.A. won NerdWallet’s annual award for best overall bank. Its one combination account — SoFi Checking and Savings — is genuinely good, but it’s best for those who can get at least ...

SoFi® offers a solid interest rate in addition to cash-back opportunities and a bonus. Monthly fee: None. Special features: A 0.50% APY on all balances and an opportunity to earn a bonus between $50 ...

Spencer Tierney is a consumer banking writer at NerdWallet. He has covered personal finance since 2013, with a focus on certificates of deposit and other banking-related topics. His work has been ...

The calculator information provided is for educational purposes only. Projections generated are hypothetical and not a guarantee of future results. Read important information here. Western Alliance ...

A basis point is one hundredth of a percent, or 0.01%. We describe mortgage rates’ ups and downs in basis points because they simplify comparisons. NerdWallet’s rates are expressed as an annual ...

The U.S. added jobs in May while inflation remains elevated.

We evaluated close to 70 business credit cards to find the best options for small businesses. Compare our top picks by their features, rewards and other business-friendly benefits. NerdWallet's ...

Unsecured personal loans don’t require collateral. Instead, approval is based on your credit score and finances. Check rates from multiple lenders to find the best loan for you. Unsecured personal ...

We'll get brand new inflation data to close out this week, with August's Consumer Price Index set for release on Friday, Sept. 11. If CPI comes in at or above expectations, that could tilt the odds ...

TL;DR: Mortgage rates went up today, but not enough to bust your homebuying budget. While the economy never sleeps, markets are closed on the weekends. The rates you see Friday are unlikely to change ...