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  Fed cuts rates by quarter point, split on further reductions

  Here’s what the U.S. central bank decided to do with interest rates.

  6 min read Sep 18, 2019
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  5 key themes to watch for at the Fed’s July meeting

  How much of a rate cut can we expect from the Fed?

  10 min read Jul 25, 2019
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  How likely is a recession by the 2020 elections? Here’s what top economists say

  The major concern about the U.S. economy: How much longer will the expansion last?

  5 min read Sep 16, 2019
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  How to keep your money from losing purchasing power

  Inflation can eat away at your purchasing power, if you’re not keeping up with it.

  6 min read Sep 09, 2019
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  Survey: Expect the Fed to cut rates at least two more times over the next year

  The July rate cut is likely just the beginning, Bankrate’s latest economists’ poll finds.

  7 min read Sep 04, 2019
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  What it’s like to prepare for the next recession when you’re still feeling the effects of the last one

  The next downturn may not be as bad as 2008 was, but could still be quite tough to bounce back from.

  8 min read Aug 21, 2019
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  Fixed annuities or CDs: Retirees have a big decision to make as interest rates fall

  Here’s how to make the right investment choice after the Fed lowered rates.

  3 min read Aug 01, 2019
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  Fed cuts interest rates by a quarter point for the first time in a decade

  The Fed’s move is a win for borrowers and a wake up call for savers.

  6 min read Jul 31, 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.

  11 min read Jul 29, 2019
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  If the Fed cuts interest rates, expect it to be an ‘insurance’ cut — here’s what that means

  Here’s everything you need to know about this unique type of easing from the Fed.

  8 min read Jul 24, 2019