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  5 ways the Fed’s interest rate decisions impact you

  Don’t hit the snooze button when the Federal Reserve decides to raise or lower rates.

  Jul 18, 2019
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  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.

  Jul 18, 2019
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  The Federal Reserve may cut interest rates soon, but savings yields are still rising on some accounts

  The competition for your cash means you have a number of top-yielding options.

  Jul 17, 2019
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  Powell says Fed will keep expansion going ‘as long as possible’ amid rate cut expectations

  Here’s what the U.S. central bank wants to use its tools for.

  Jul 11, 2019
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  CD rates forecast: How low yields could fall by the end of 2019

  Some banks are cutting their CD rates, and more could follow suit ahead of a possible Fed rate cut.

  Jul 10, 2019
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  Fed’s Powell signals a rate cut, cautions on downside risks to economy

  Here’s what the Fed chief said about rates and the economy during his testimony on Capitol Hill.

  Jul 10, 2019
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  8 misconceptions about the Federal Reserve — debunked

  These wild claims about the Fed can be perpetuated by the complicated nature of the job.

  Jun 26, 2019
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  Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, signals openness to future cuts

  Here’s what the Fed said on interest rates and the economy.

  Jun 19, 2019
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  Short-term CDs are the smart money move, thanks to the Fed

  With the Fed holding rates steady (or potentially even cutting them), short-term CDs are the go-to option.

  Jun 19, 2019
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  7 ways the Fed’s decisions on interest rates affect you

  The central bank’s actions are felt by almost everyone, directly or indirectly.

  Jun 19, 2019