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  How to find the best checking account

  There’s a wide range of options available, so shop around to find the best account for you.

  4 min read Aug 03, 2020
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  Fed leaves rates alone, says economy will ‘depend significantly on the course of the virus’

  It’s unlikely that the financial and economic calamity will be reversed anytime soon.

  7 min read Jul 29, 2020
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  Second $1,200 stimulus check and reduced unemployment insurance boost: How HEALS Act could affect you

  The proposal sets the stage for a divisive clash among party lines, and the clock is ticking.

  6 min read Jul 28, 2020
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  Preview of the Fed meeting: 4 big questions in the economic battle vs. coronavirus

  Today the economy sits at a critical juncture, having rebounding quickly from some of the worst of the crisis.

  7 min read Jul 24, 2020
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  Trump’s controversial Fed pick Shelton moves one step closer to board

  Some experts fear Shelton could shake up the U.S. central bank.

  4 min read Jul 21, 2020
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  What is economic stimulus and how does it work?

  With all the talk around economic stimulus, here’s how it works and why it’s used.

  5 min read Jul 16, 2020
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  What is the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book?

  Fed officials care about more than just economic data.

  5 min read Jul 10, 2020
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  Survey: Nearly half of U.S. households have had incomes cut during coronavirus pandemic

  The most common impacts include layoffs, furloughs and a reduction in hours or pay.

  8 min read Jul 09, 2020
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  Negative interest rates, explained — and how they work

  Would you really get paid to take out a loan?

  8 min read Jul 03, 2020
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  Supreme Court empowers Trump to fire consumer watchdog’s director at will

  The high court ruled CFPB’s structure was unconstitutional, but agency can continue to operate.

  2 min read Jun 29, 2020
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  ATMs in a pandemic: How to interact with the touch machine

  Experts weigh in on ways to improve safety for using the more than 50-year old technology.

  4 min read Jun 25, 2020
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  $4,000 travel tax credit? Here’s how the ‘Explore America’ stimulus proposal could fund your next vacation

  Here’s what a proposed tax credit for travel could mean for you.

  4 min read Jun 24, 2020
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  What to do with an inheritance

  When it comes to handling a windfall, don’t rush it. You’re going to want to make a financial plan.

  6 min read Jun 19, 2020
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  Second stimulus check and extended unemployment benefits? Here’s what aid could be on the way

  A long road likely lies ahead for the economy. What stimulus might we see to help a return to normal?

  7 min read Jun 18, 2020
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  Survey: Americans’ biggest coronavirus financial regret is not having enough emergency savings

  And here’s how Americans can stay protected in the future.

  4 min read Jun 18, 2020
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  Is the U.S. economy in a recession or depression? Here’s what top economists say

  A deep, prolonged downturn separates the inevitable recession from its uglier counterpart, the depression.

  7 min read Jun 12, 2020
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  Fed signals near-zero rates here to stay through at least 2022

  With the U.S. economy facing a sharp recession, rock-bottom rates are expected to continue.

  6 min read Jun 10, 2020
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  Negative interest rates and savings accounts: What that could mean for your money

  Here’s how to optimize your saving strategy in a tough economy.

  3 min read Jun 08, 2020
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  Forecast survey: Fed seen as keeping rates at rock bottom through yield-curve control

  The Fed will turn to new tactics that include capping yields and expanding its balance sheet.

  7 min read Jun 05, 2020
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  Preview of the Fed meeting: 4 big questions facing the Federal Reserve post-coronavirus

  The financial and economic hardship is far from over.

  7 min read Jun 05, 2020