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• For short-term savers, 1-year CD yields may take longer to hit 3% than expected

  Short-term yields had been ticking higher, but now they’ve largely stalled.

  3 min read Mar 04, 2019

  

• Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says monetary policy is in ‘good place’

  The Fed’s newest official made it clear she supports the central bank’s January interest rate decision.

  2 min read Feb 11, 2019

  

• What Federal Reserve officials said about the economy this week

  Staying up to date on Federal Reserve officials’ remarks may indicate future interest-rate decisions.

  3 min read Feb 08, 2019

  

• New Wells Fargo glitch: 4 steps to take if you’re ready to leave your bank

  The bank wants to regain your trust, but is it too late? Here’s how to leave.

  3 min read Feb 07, 2019

  

• The Fed says it ‘wouldn’t hesitate’ to adjust its balance sheet reduction — and it could have huge implications for consumers

  Any changes would impact not only investors, but also homebuyers and other consumers.

  3 min read Jan 10, 2019

  

• Federal Reserve debated whether December rate hike was a good idea, Fed minutes show

  FOMC members were deep in debate before agreeing to lift rates again.

  2 min read Jan 09, 2019

  

• Good news for savers: The top online savings account yields finally beat inflation

  Savers finally have their pick of online accounts that beat the rate of inflation.

  2 min read Dec 19, 2018

  

• 5 economic issues to watch closely in 2019

  From trade worries to market volatility, pay attention to these trends in the new year.

  4 min read Dec 20, 2018

  

• Fed rate hike: Are you a winner or a loser?

  When the central bank pushes up interest rates, it helps some and hurts others.

  4 min read Dec 19, 2018

  

• What the Fed’s latest interest rate hike means for mortgages

  Fed rate hikes ripple through mortgage markets. Here’s what to expect.

  2 min read Dec 19, 2018