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5 key themes to watch for at the Fed’s July meeting
How much of a rate cut can we expect from the Fed?
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5 key themes to watch for at the Fed’s September meeting
Will the Fed cut rates for a second-straight meeting?
8 min read Apr 07, 2022 -
These challenger banks killed the overdraft fee. Now, they’re reinventing it
Meet the alternative solution to low-balance bank days.
5 min read Sep 12, 2019 -
Why tech-savvy young adults can’t quit bank branches
Digital banking is on the rise, but in-person banking at a branch is far from over.
6 min read Feb 08, 2021 -
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 Nov 19, 2019 -
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.
7 min read Jan 25, 2023 -
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 Sep 01, 2020 -
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 Dec 14, 2022 -
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 07, 2020 -
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 Jan 25, 2023 -
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 Sep 01, 2020 -
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 Jan 12, 2022 -
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 Apr 27, 2020 -
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 Aug 01, 2023 -
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 -
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 Jan 25, 2023 -
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 Feb 05, 2021 -
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 Aug 12, 2019 -
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 Mar 10, 2020 -
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 Jul 18, 2019
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