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• Biggest winners and losers from the Fed’s interest rate decision

  As the Fed continues to sit tight on rates, here are the biggest winners and losers from its latest decision.

  6 min read Sep 16, 2020

  

• Here’s what a Trump or Biden presidency would mean for banking

  Either way you look at it, there’s going to be some whiplash — possibly weighing on consumers’ wallets.

  8 min read Sep 16, 2020

  

• When will the U.S. economy get back on track following coronavirus shock? Watch for these 5 signs

  The return to normalcy could happen later — rather than sooner. 

  9 min read Sep 15, 2020

  

• How the Federal Reserve impacts savings accounts

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

  3 min read Sep 14, 2020

  

• How to protect your money from rate decreases with a CD

  The Fed’s recent actions may force savers to start thinking differently about their money.

  2 min read Sep 14, 2020

  

• 3 ways savers should handle falling interest rates

  Here’s how to respond to lower rates if you’re in the market for a CD or savings account.

  2 min read Sep 14, 2020

  

• 5 ways the Fed’s interest rate decisions impact you

  The Fed’s actions have a great deal of influence on your money.

  5 min read Sep 14, 2020

  

• How the Federal Reserve affects mortgage rates

  The Fed doesn’t directly impact mortgage rates, but borrowers should still pay attention.

  3 min read Sep 14, 2020

  

• How the Federal Reserve affects ARMs, HELOCs and home equity loans

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

  3 min read Sep 14, 2020

  

• Preview of the Fed meeting: 4 key things to watch as officials look to prop up economic recovery

  Now may come the hardest part, both for consumers and Fed watchers.

  7 min read Sep 11, 2020