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Financial Market Facts

December 2004

Money market account0.51%
1-year CD 1.92%
5-year CD3.52%

U.S. Savings Bonds

EE Bond3.25%
I Bond3.67%

Mortgage Rates

30-year fixed rate mortgage5.82%
15-year fixed rate mortgage5.24%
1-year adjustable mortgage4.24%

Sources: The New York Times, “Data Bank,” pg. BU 13, December 5, 2004 and www.savingsbond.gov

Family Wealth Facts

Motor Vehicle Wealth, 2001
Ownership Rate

All Households85%
Low Income68%
Owner Vehicle Wealth*
All Households$13,510
Low Income$5,300

* Median Value for Owners

Sources: Federal Reserve Board 2001 Survey of Consumer Finances.

 

 

 

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