The Federal Reserve news and your money

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  Federal Reserve rate hike impact on home equity

  The latest news on the Fed and home equity rates

  5 min read Feb 01, 2023
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  How the Federal Reserve affects ARMs, HELOCs and home equity loans

  If you have a home equity loan or variable-rate mortgage, pay attention to the Fed.

  2 min read Feb 01, 2023
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  How the Federal Reserve affects mortgage rates

  Analysts widely expect the Federal Reserve to again hike its key rate in November.

  2 min read Feb 01, 2023
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  Fed raises rates by quarter point, signals more increases on way to further bring down inflation

  Fed officials will have decide how much of a slowdown they want to see before calling it quits on rate hikes.

  7 min read Feb 01, 2023
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  How the Fed impacts student loans

  Some borrowers may want to pay attention to the Fed’s rate adjustments.

  4 min read Feb 01, 2023
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  How the Federal Reserve impacts personal loans

  The Federal Reserve raised interest rates several times. These interest rate changes are likely to affect the rates of personal loans.

  4 min read Feb 01, 2023
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  How the Federal Reserve impacts savings account rates

  For savers, here’s what to consider when the Fed raises interest rates.

  3 min read Feb 01, 2023
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  Fed’s interest rate history: A look at the fed funds rate from the 1980s to the present

  The key benchmark has been as high as 20 percent — and as low as 0 percent.

  9 min read Feb 01, 2023
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  Take these 10 steps now after the Fed’s latest interest rate hike

  Consumers are witnessing the most hawkish Federal Reserve in decades. Here’s how to respond.

  10 min read Feb 01, 2023
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  How the Fed affects auto loan rates

  The Fed rate has a domino effect that can raise or lower auto loan rates.

  3 min read Feb 01, 2023
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  Biggest winners and losers from the Fed’s interest rate hike

  As the Fed raises interest rates, here are the biggest winners and losers from its latest decision.

  5 min read Feb 01, 2023
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  What is a recession? Why the most horrifying term in economics isn’t what you always think

  It isn’t always about two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth.

  6 min read Feb 01, 2023
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  Subprime credit card holders hit hardest by rising interest rates

  Why subprime borrowers are vulnerable to rising interest rates, and how to prepare.

  4 min read Feb 01, 2023
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  Why are credit card APRs so high?

  Credit card interest rates have a high mark up over the prime rate. Why are card APRs so high?

  4 min read Feb 01, 2023
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  Low unemployment or low inflation? The Fed’s dual mandate, explained, and why officials could soon face an impossible choice

  The Fed’s job is often to make the difficult choice between low unemployment or low inflation.

  7 min read Feb 01, 2023
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  Recession odds for 2023 are at 64% — here’s how a downturn could impact you

  Recessions bring discomfort at best — and financial pain at worst.

  6 min read Jan 31, 2023
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  Here’s what the Fed’s fastest rate hikes in 40 years mean for your money

  The Fed impacts almost every financial decision you make.

  9 min read Jan 27, 2023
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  Should you buy a house during a recession?

  If the country is headed toward a recession, how might that affect the housing market? Find out what the experts think.

  4 min read Jan 25, 2023
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  Preview of the Fed meeting: Brace for smaller rate hikes as inflation begins to slow

  The Fed is weighing how much more it needs to slow the economy.

  9 min read Jan 25, 2023
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  How Fed rate hikes impact stocks, crypto and other investments

  The best way for most investors to approach this type of market is to stick to the long-term plan.

  6 min read Jan 25, 2023