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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
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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