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This week’s money news

October 2, 2023 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: October mortgage rates forecast. In other news: 6 pitfalls to avoid when shopping for Medicare Advantage, 5 tips to get primed and ready for Amazon’s October Prime Day, and entrepreneurs feeling less optimistic as rates rise.

October Mortgage Rates Forecast: Highest in 2 Decades
In September, mortgage rates reached their highest levels since 2000, and they could inch upward in October.

Shopping for Medicare Advantage: 6 Pitfalls to Avoid
From picking a plan for the perks to not checking next year’s network, here are some traps it’s easy to fall into while shopping for Medicare Advantage.

5 Tips to Get Primed and Ready for Amazon’s October Prime Day
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event is next week: Oct. 10-11.

NerdWallet Small-Business Financing Index: Rates Up, Optimism Down
NerdWallet’s annual index considers data about delinquency rates, new loan volumes and business-owner sentiment.

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