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The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday at the conclusion of its September meeting, marking the central bank’s first rate cut this year. For savers, that’s [...]

For savers, here’s what to consider when the Fed lowers interest rates.

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For savers, here’s what to consider when the Fed lowers interest rates.

Get ahead of your savings by raising your rate by an amount you prefer. Here’s how.

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The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday at the conclusion of its September meeting, marking the central bank’s first rate cut this year. For savers, that’s [...]

Take a look at the days when CDs were offering investors double-digit returns.

As the Fed is cutting interest rates, consider these certificates of deposit (CDs)

Check out the latest CD rates from Bankrate’s weekly survey of banks and thrifts.

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