Essential Reading
Yield curve control, explained
Here’s how this unconventional policy works to try and keep yields below a certain level.
Unemployment vs. underemployment
Some economists speculate that the pandemic could exacerbate the forces that lead to underemployment.
Fed's board of governors, explained
Everything you need to know about some of the most powerful central bankers in the world.
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Survey: Top economists see elevated COVID-19 joblessness for at least another year
But the U.S. economy should pick up speed, thanks to fresh fiscal stimulus.
10 min read Mar 31, 2021
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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 Mar 17, 2021
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How the Federal Reserve affects mortgage rates
The Fed doesn’t directly impact mortgage rates, but borrowers should still pay attention.
3 min read Mar 17, 2021
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Fed keeps rates near zero with bounce back from pandemic in sight
The Fed is pledging to keep aggressively supporting the economy, even after the pandemic officially ends.
7 min read Mar 17, 2021
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Biggest winners and losers from the Fed’s interest rate decision
As the Fed holds on rates into 2021, here are the biggest winners and losers from its latest decision.
5 min read Mar 17, 2021
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7 ways to help recession-proof your finances after coronavirus crisis
If the sagging economy is keeping you up at night, make sure your finances are on firm footing.
7 min read Mar 15, 2021
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Preview of the Fed meeting: 3 themes to watch as economy moves past coronavirus pandemic
The Fed will have to convince markets that its tune won’t change, even as the times do.
7 min read Mar 15, 2021
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Yield curve control, explained: How soon this ‘blank check’ Fed bond-buying program could happen
Here’s how this unconventional policy works to try and keep yields below a certain level.
7 min read Mar 01, 2021
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A post-pandemic boom could cause prices to rise — here’s how to prepare
Harmful inflation may be hyperbole at this point, but consumers should still consider taking action.
7 min read Feb 11, 2021
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Fed keeps rates near zero as economy struggles to recover from pandemic
For consumers, the pros and faults of today’s low-rate world will prevail for months, if not years, to come.
6 min read Jan 27, 2021