Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 3, #306

Several important refinance rates moved higher this week, making it harder to find a lower rate on a home loan. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refi-rates-increase-for-homeowners-mortg

Mortgage rates were varied, but one benchmark rate saw an increase. Here's what experts want you to know. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/30-year-fixed-rate-mortgage-moves-up-current-m

Moving your hard-earned savings to this interest-earning account can help you put more toward your goal. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/theres-still-time-to-earn-savings-apys-over-4-tod

Want to maximize your earnings? Open one of these CDs ASAP. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/dont-sleep-on-apys-up-to-4-65-todays-cd-rates-jan-8-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 107 for Jan. 8. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-jan-8-107/#ftag

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 7. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-tuesday-jan-7/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 8. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-wednesday-jan-8/#ftag=CADf328eec