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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 Jun 16, 2021

  

• How the Federal Reserve affects mortgage rates

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

  3 min read Jun 16, 2021

  

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

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

  5 min read Jun 16, 2021

  

• Is the COVID recession over yet? Here’s what the experts are saying

  The U.S. economy still has a long way to go to fully recover.

  5 min read Jun 15, 2021

  

• Preview of the Fed meeting: 4 pressing questions as inflation spikes and bond slowdown looms

  Is the Fed thinking about tapering? The answer has huge implications for your money.

  7 min read Jun 14, 2021

  

• Should you be worried about inflation? Here’s what the experts are saying

  Higher inflation is here, but the big question is whether it’s here to stay or not.

  7 min read May 27, 2021

  

• What is inflation and what causes it?

  Inflation has a nasty reputation among policymakers, investors and consumers alike.

  8 min read May 24, 2021

  

• Will the Fed raise interest rates in 2021? Here’s what experts are saying

  As inflation paranoia mounts, experts say the Fed’s job will only get harder from here.

  6 min read May 21, 2021

  

• Savings accounts are still an important part of your financial plan, even in a low-rate environment

  The savings account has always been a time-tested standby. Here’s why it still matters.

  4 min read May 21, 2021

  

• Worried about surging inflation? Here’s 3 ways to protect your wallet from taking a big hit

  Consumer prices soared by the most since 2009. Here’s what you should do with your wallet.

  7 min read May 18, 2021