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Breaking Federal Reserve News
Jan 17, 2020
Read More These 4 officials will now have a vote on the Fed committee that sets interest rates
Will the new voting members be hawkish or dovish on rates?
What will happen to home equity rates in 2020?
Jan 02, 2020
The 4 biggest winners from a Fed rate pause
Dec 11, 2019
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Latest Articles
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Jan 17, 2020These 4 officials will now have a vote on the Fed committee that sets interest rates
Will the new voting members be hawkish or dovish on rates?
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Jan 02, 2020CD rates forecast for 2020: Rates are stabilizing but could soon rise slightly
Savers are still going to have to shop around to get the best CD yields.
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Jan 02, 2020What will happen to home equity rates in 2020?
Home equity loan rates are expected to stay low and stable.
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Jan 02, 2020Credit card interest rate forecast for 2020: Rates remain high but steady
Credit card interest rates will likely hold steady and remain high throughout the year.
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Dec 12, 20194 money moves to make with the Federal Reserve on hold
The Federal Reserve may be on hold, but that doesn’t mean your financial goals should be.
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Dec 11, 2019The 4 biggest winners from a Fed rate pause
Savers have finally caught a break, at least for now.
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Dec 11, 2019ARM, HELOC mortgage borrowers won’t get another Fed rate cut in 2019
If you have a home equity loan or variable mortgage, pay attention to the Fed.
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Dec 11, 2019How the Fed’s interest rate decisions affect mortgage rates
The Fed doesn’t directly impact mortgage rates, but borrowers should still pay attention.
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Dec 11, 2019The Federal Reserve’s dot plot explained — and what it says about interest rates
When the Fed announces its next interest rate decision, you might want to hold off on connecting any dots.
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Dec 10, 2019Everything you need to know about the Fed’s balance sheet – and how it affects your money
This wonky term has major implications for the U.S. economy, monetary policy and your pocketbook.