A jumbo CD is the same as a standard CD, except that it pays a higher APY in exchange for a significantly larger opening deposit, typically around $100,000. Like standard CDs, jumbo CDs offer fixed ...

With over four years of experience writing in the housing market space, Robin Rothstein demystifies mortgage and loan concepts, helping first-time homebuyers and homeowners make informed decisions as ...

Each year, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) sets its conforming loan limits, the maximum amounts for mortgages that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can purchase or guarantee. In 2026, that ceiling ...

Editor's Note: APYs listed in this article are up-to-date as of the time of publication. They may fluctuate (up or down) as the Fed rate changes. CNBC Select will update as changes are made public. If ...

Optical sensors are a broad class of device for detecting light intensity. This can be just a simple component for notifying when ambient light levels rise above or fall below a prescribed level, or a ...

Nanosensors are chemical or mechanical sensors that can be used to detect the presence of chemical species and nanoparticles, or monitor physical parameters such as temperature, on the nanoscale. They ...