What in the world does the 10-year Treasury rate have to do with personal finance?

Turns out, it's quite a lot. The 10-year Treasury rate graph from cnbc.com on September 3, 2026 I'm buying a new car tomorrow. This is a decision I've grappled with for a long time and I'll write more about it later. But it provides an interesting lens through which I was reading this morning's headlines. One of the things I love about personal finance is there is always something new to learn. Today, for me, that's about 10-year Treasury notes and their impact on my day-to-day life. Today,...