7 ways an interest rate cut from the Fed can impact retirees
The latest Fed move just might put retirees in a pinch.
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Nearly his entire career, since 1998, has either been as a reporter, editor or working in the banking and insurance industry. Matthew’s banking career includes being a banker in New York City and being a bank officer at one of the largest banks in the U.S. He first gained his experience with deposit products and auto loans while representing a Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) online bank.
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It’s easy to get into a routine. But days turn into weeks and months turn into years. And every day you don’t have your savings in a high-yield savings account, you’re losing purchasing power by at least getting closer to keeping up with inflation. Over time, that really adds up.
Making good financial decisions enables people to get more out of life and I’m happy to contribute to that endeavor.
— Matthew Goldberg
The latest Fed move just might put retirees in a pinch.
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With the Fed likely holding steady on rates for now, short-term CDs still look like a good option.
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