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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
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  Fed officials say rates could shift in ‘either direction’ depending on economic growth

  Federal Reserve officials are giving themselves room to be flexible with monetary policy.

  3 min read Apr 10, 2019
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  Why banks are suddenly so interested in pitching ways to improve your wealth

  Challenged by fintech startups, banks are pushing new services to customers.

  5 min read Mar 27, 2019
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  Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged, sees no more hikes this year

  The Fed voted to leave interest rates alone for the second-straight meeting.

  5 min read Mar 20, 2019
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  How bank tellers quietly disappeared from America, and what that means for consumers

  Branch banking is rapidly changing with the rise of automation and fintech.

  4 min read Mar 20, 2019
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  Survey: 21% of working Americans aren’t saving anything at all

  Many Americans are adding nothing to their savings. These are the biggest reasons.

  5 min read Mar 14, 2019
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  Wells Fargo may still be under fire, but customer deposits continue to grow anyway

  Consumers aren’t so quick to turn away from the big bank.

  4 min read Mar 13, 2019
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  Powell promotes rate pause in final remarks before upcoming Fed meeting

  Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said the U.S. central bank is in no rush to adjust rates.

  4 min read Mar 11, 2019
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  Paying people back is easier than ever using apps — but so is making accidental payments

  You just sent money to a stranger. So, how do you get it back?

  3 min read Mar 05, 2019
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  U.S. economy grew 2.6% in the fourth quarter, better than expected

  The U.S. economy expanded at a slower pace in the fourth quarter of 2018, but came in well ahead of estimates.

  4 min read Feb 28, 2019
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  Fed Chair Powell grilled on stagnant wage growth in tight job market

  Powell faced criticism from Democratic congressmen for his positive evaluation of the job market despite a period of slow pay gains.

  2 min read Feb 27, 2019
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  Powell justifies a ‘patient’ central bank on rate hikes during Senate testimony

  Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell delivered a positive assessment of the U.S. economy that nonetheless faces some risks.

  4 min read Feb 26, 2019
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  Three-fourths of business economists are predicting a recession by 2021

  Experts are betting that a recession will occur by the end of 2021, a new survey suggests.

  3 min read Feb 25, 2019
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  Fed minutes: Officials unsure on rate hikes, want plan to stop reducing balance sheet

  Will the Federal Reserve raise borrowing costs two times in 2019, as it initially anticipated? That’s a question even the officials on the inside can’t answer.

  4 min read Feb 20, 2019
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  Switching banks is a pain — this global movement could make it simple

  It could save you time when switching accounts and even inspire you to build a bank of your own.

  3 min read Jan 25, 2019
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  Bankrate’s best banks of 2019: The best online banks in the US

  Don’t settle for rock-bottom yields. You can earn a sizable return at these online banks.

  6 min read Jan 15, 2019
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  Federal Reserve debated whether December rate hike was a good idea, Fed minutes show

  FOMC members were deep in debate before agreeing to lift rates again.

  2 min read Jan 09, 2019