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The Fed keeps rates steady while warning of increasingly uncertain economic outlook
Uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s policies is keeping the Fed on the sidelines, at least for now.
6 min read Mar 19, 2025 -
Fed pauses interest rate cuts despite Trump’s call to lower rates ‘immediately’
Interest rates are not coming down as quickly as they surged.
6 min read Jan 29, 2025 -
Fed lowers interest rates for third time this year, signals slower pace of cuts in 2025
Fed officials, however, are uncertain about how many times they’ll be able to cut borrowing costs in 2025.
6 min read Dec 18, 2024 -
Can you use a credit card for political donations?
You can use a card to make political donations, but there are pitfalls to avoid.
3 min read Oct 12, 2022 -
All the ways a president can (and can’t) influence the Federal Reserve
Presidents may affect the world’s most powerful central bank more than you think.
7 min read Oct 07, 2022 -
Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a half point to fight soaring inflation
The Fed is withdrawing stimulus at the fastest pace in decades.
7 min read May 04, 2022 -
The worst inflation in 40 years: Here’s when price pressures could hit their peak
Consumers are bracing for a longer stretch of high inflation. But when can it be expected to slow down?
7 min read Feb 25, 2022 -
Survey: Experts predict another year of decades-high inflation
Price increases depend on supply chain and labor shortages.
4 min read Jan 06, 2022 -
Biden picks Jerome Powell for new term as Federal Reserve chair
The appointment gives Powell the chance to finish the U.S. central bank’s pandemic response.
6 min read Nov 22, 2021 -
The Great Resignation: Why millions of workers are leaving their jobs and what to consider before quitting
A game of hiring musical chairs is afoot — and it doesn’t look like it’ll be stopping anytime soon.
9 min read Nov 17, 2021 -
Will Biden reappoint Powell as Fed chair? Here’s the latest and what experts are saying
The president will have to weigh his party’s priorities with his desire for continuity.
8 min read Oct 22, 2021 -
Survey: Economists see unemployment holding above pre-pandemic levels a year from now
The job market has come a long way, but economists’ forecasts suggest more recovery time is needed.
4 min read Oct 07, 2021 -
Estate taxes: Will the step up in basis be eliminated? Here’s what to know and how to prepare
People who inherit homes will want to pay close attention to this proposal.
3 min read May 25, 2021 -
Survey: More than 6 in 10 Americans say $1,400 stimulus checks won’t last three full months
Most plan to spend their stimulus funds on necessities, not on shopping, dining or traveling.
7 min read Apr 14, 2021 -
Fed keeps rates near zero with bounce back from pandemic in sight
The Fed is pledging to keep aggressively supporting the economy, even after the pandemic officially ends.
7 min read Mar 17, 2021 -
Biden’s tax plan: Watch for these expanded breaks soon and possible hikes later
Biden may want to hold off on raising taxes as the economy recovers — for now.
7 min read Feb 15, 2021 -
Survey: Rates at zero until 2024, but coronavirus vaccine likely to ‘supercharge’ economy
Consumers should stick to the status quo.
7 min read Dec 14, 2020 -
Take these important precautions now before key coronavirus relief programs expire
It’s an “in case of fire, break glass” kind of moment.
9 min read Dec 02, 2020 -
What a Biden presidency means for your money, taxes and the economy
Biden will be focused on handling the coronavirus pandemic and the recession.
10 min read Nov 11, 2020
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