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  Fed cuts interest rates by a quarter point for the first time in a decade

  The Fed’s move is a win for borrowers and a wake up call for savers.

  6 min read Jul 31, 2019
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  What goes wrong most often at banks, according to consumer complaints filed at CFPB

  Save time and money by learning from other people’s mistakes.

  8 min read Jul 30, 2019
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  If the Fed cuts interest rates, expect it to be an ‘insurance’ cut — here’s what that means

  Here’s everything you need to know about this unique type of easing from the Fed.

  8 min read Jul 24, 2019
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  We’re in the longest economic expansion in US history — here’s what made it unlike any other

  The U.S. economy looks far different now than it did when the expansion first began in June 2009.

  13 min read Jul 18, 2019
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  The 4 best payment strategies to use when traveling internationally

  Money matters abroad can be easier and less costly with a little planning.

  5 min read Jul 17, 2019
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  A growing percentage of Americans have no emergency savings whatsoever

  Nearly 3 in 10 adults would be at a loss if they suddenly needed to cover a costly expense.

  4 min read Jul 01, 2019
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  Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, signals openness to future cuts

  Here’s what the Fed said on interest rates and the economy.

  4 min read Jun 19, 2019
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  Mark Cuban-backed fintech app launches checking account with a twist

  Fintech firm Dave created a product that reinvents overdraft fees and helps customers build their credit.

  3 min read Jun 18, 2019
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  Discover Bank just eliminated fees on all its deposit products

  That includes their checking, savings, money market and CD accounts. Here are the details.

  2 min read Jun 17, 2019
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  4 key themes to watch for at the Federal Reserve’s June meeting

  Is it still too soon for the Fed to cut rates?

  8 min read Jun 14, 2019
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  The Trump administration’s trade wars are whipping Fed policy back and forth

  Here’s why Fed officials are so concerned about the trade war right now.

  9 min read Jun 07, 2019
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  U.S. economic growth in the first quarter revised down slightly to 3.1 percent

  But the revision was less than economists thought it would be.

  3 min read May 30, 2019
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  I have 8 bank accounts — here’s how they help me control my spending and savings

  Separating my money takes the guesswork out of budgeting.

  2 min read May 30, 2019
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  Need fast access to your savings? Automated savings app Digit adds instant transfer for bank accounts

  For 99 cents per withdrawal, users can move money from their account into another within minutes.

  2 min read May 14, 2019
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  Here’s why low inflation has the Fed concerned right now

  With the best job market in decades, the Fed is wondering why there isn’t more inflation.

  7 min read May 07, 2019
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  Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, notes unexpectedly soft inflation

  The Fed continues to delay any interest rate moves amid persistently low inflation.

  4 min read May 01, 2019
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  Here’s how much Trump’s Fed picks could actually shake up the central bank

  The Fed might find itself in a tricky situation.

  7 min read Apr 30, 2019
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  U.S. economy blows away expectations in the first quarter, but questions remain

  GDP expanded by 3.2 percent, but gains came from the typically more volatile components.

  3 min read Apr 26, 2019
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  3 things to watch for at the Fed’s April-May meeting

  The Fed will most likely hold interest rates steady, but here’s how it could still impact your wallet.

  7 min read Apr 26, 2019
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  Robinhood, looking beyond brokerage, seeks bank charter to expand into deposits, credit cards

  The free stock trading outfit had previously walked back deposit product plans.

  2 min read Apr 25, 2019