http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx en-us Copyright 2010, Bankrate Inc. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:13:41 GMT webmaster@bankrate.com (webmaster) http://www.bankrate.com/Images/logos/bankratelogo.gif http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx 118 22 60 Bankrate blogs have moved to a new, improved platform. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:30:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-outlook.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-outlook.aspx Buckle your seat belts because the mortgage rate ride may get bumpy. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/inflation-low-fed-idle.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/inflation-low-fed-idle.aspx Buckle your seat belts because the mortgage rate ride may get bumpy. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-holds-off-on-changes.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-holds-off-on-changes.aspx The Federal Open Market Committee meets today and many wait to hear the statement. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/what-will-the-fed-say-today.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/what-will-the-fed-say-today.aspx The Beige Book was released Wednesday. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/economy-rebounding-despite-winter-storms.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/economy-rebounding-despite-winter-storms.aspx The Federal Reserve announced an increase in the discount rate, not the federal funds rate. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:30:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/don-t-fret-over-hike-in-discount-rate.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/don-t-fret-over-hike-in-discount-rate.aspx When rates do rise, it appears we'll be watching and referring to a different rate. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:30:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/a-new-barometer-of-interest-rates.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/a-new-barometer-of-interest-rates.aspx The Federal Open Market Committee wrapped up its two-day meeting today. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:30:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-holding-rates-unwinding-liquidity.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-holding-rates-unwinding-liquidity.aspx The Federal Open Market Committee meets this week. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/lots-of-fed-news-this-week.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/lots-of-fed-news-this-week.aspx The December Consumer Price Index was released yesterday. Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/inflation-checkup-and-upcoming-windfalls.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/inflation-checkup-and-upcoming-windfalls.aspx Today's post answers a couple of recent reader e-mails. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:30:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/answering-reader-e-mail.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/answering-reader-e-mail.aspx Let's take a look at where rates went in 2009 and the outlook for 2010. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:30:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/interest-rate-review-and-preview.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/interest-rate-review-and-preview.aspx The FOMC meets this month and maintaining interest rates is still central to its game plan. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:30:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-still-on-hold.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-still-on-hold.aspx The FOMC meets this month and maintaining interest rates is still central to its game plan. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:30:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/low-interest-rates-key-to-fed-s-game-plan.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/low-interest-rates-key-to-fed-s-game-plan.aspx But don't get too excited. It's not like we're seeing actual job growth. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/jobs-report-lifts-spirits.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/jobs-report-lifts-spirits.aspx