Personal Finance Advice and Commentary

Thursday, April 18, 2013 2:38 pm
By Mark Hamrick · Bankrate.com

Recent economic reports haven’t confirmed fears of an abrupt spring slowdown.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 4:50 pm
By Sheyna Steiner · Bankrate.com

The Beige Book reports moderate economic growth across the country. That’s actually an improvement from the modest growth reported previously.

Thursday, November 29, 2012 3:27 pm
By Sheyna Steiner · Bankrate.com

The final Beige Book for the year was released today by the Federal Reserve. It showed modest growth in various industries across the country and some slowing.

Thursday, October 11, 2012 5:18 pm
By Sheyna Steiner · Bankrate.com

The most recent Beige Book from the Federal Reserve shows economies modestly improving across the country. Learn more at Bankrate.com.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 5:30 pm
By Sheyna Steiner · Bankrate.com

The Beige Book shows that through July and August the economy grew slowly, though there are some economic bright spots including retail and real estate.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 4:19 pm
By Claes Bell · Bankrate.com

The US economic recovery isn’t exactly blowing the doors off, according to the latest edition of the Fed’s Beige Book.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012 3:53 pm
By Sheyna Steiner · Bankrate.com

The Fed released the Beige Book today. It revealed moderate growth across the country and steady or slight increases in hiring.

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Wednesday, November 30, 2011 3:26 pm
By Sheyna Steiner · Bankrate.com

The economic report known as the Beige Book came out today. The report comes out eight times per year and includes data from each of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks and businesses in their corresponding regions. Only one region, St. Louis, reported a decline in economic activity. For the 11 other districts it increased at