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  Winners and losers from the Fed’s emergency rate cut

  Here’s who stands to benefit the most from plunging interest rates.

  5 min read Mar 15, 2020
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  7 ways an interest rate cut from the Fed can impact retirees

  The latest Fed move just might put retirees in a pinch.

  7 min read Mar 15, 2020
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  Preview of the Fed meeting: 6 pressing questions about the Fed’s next move in coronavirus battle

  How long can the Fed avoid slashing rates to zero?

  10 min read Mar 13, 2020
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  Forecast survey: Expect Fed to slash interest rates near zero in 2020 to battle coronavirus fallout

  The fed funds rate could quickly approach zero this year, experts said.

  6 min read Mar 12, 2020
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  Survey: As coronavirus spreads, nearly 1 in 3 Americans admit to not seeking medical care due to cost

  Medical care is a crucial part of containing the virus and keeping Americans healthy.

  6 min read Mar 12, 2020
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  Here’s how top economists predict the coronavirus will impact the U.S. economy

  Predictions range from cautiously optimistic to outright warnings.

  4 min read Mar 10, 2020
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  How the SECURE Act impacts your retirement savings

  It’s now the biggest legislative change to the retirement system in more than a decade.

  8 min read Mar 06, 2020
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  Survey: Coronavirus outbreak has the potential to threaten US economic growth

  That’s led the majority of economists to say risks are tilted toward the downside.

  7 min read Mar 04, 2020
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  In rare move, Fed issues emergency rate cut to bolster economy from coronavirus

  It’s the first emergency move since October 2008, during the Great Recession.

  5 min read Mar 03, 2020
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  Fed signals openness to rate cuts as coronavirus outbreak fuels economic uncertainty

  With markets swooning, all eyes are now turning to the Fed.

  5 min read Feb 28, 2020
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  Morgan Stanley snaps up E-Trade in a play for Main Street investors

  Here’s what customers can expect if the deal goes through.

  2 min read Feb 20, 2020
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  How the Radius Bank acquisition by fintech LendingClub could impact consumers

  In a historic first for fintechs, what benefits should customers look forward to?

  2 min read Feb 20, 2020
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  Was Trump right about the Fed and the need for lower interest rates all along?

  The chief executive’s claims weren’t wholly correct — even if they ended up being right.

  10 min read Feb 19, 2020
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  Filing taxes for a deceased person

  Here’s what to know if you’re responsible for filing taxes for a deceased spouse, parent or dependent.

  5 min read Feb 17, 2020
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  Survey: More than a quarter of mortgage holders don’t know their interest rate

  Homeowners are missing out on a big savings opportunity, and they might not even realize it.

  4 min read Feb 13, 2020
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  Survey: Millennials expect to spend 37% more than the average adult for Valentine’s Day

  Millennials plan to spend $208 for Feb. 14, compared with $152 for the average adult.

  6 min read Feb 10, 2020
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  Ally Bank rolls out new features making it easier for consumers to save

  Here’s what the online bank is offering to help customers boost their savings and meet financial goals.

  3 min read Feb 05, 2020
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  With age comes fewer raises: Here’s why many older Americans aren’t seeing higher pay 

  With age comes fewer raises. Here’s how to increase your bargaining power to help land one.

  7 min read Feb 04, 2020
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  Citi unveils new low-cost robo-adviser and it’s free for some customers

  Does Citi’s new robo-adviser offering make sense for your investments?

  3 min read Jan 30, 2020
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  Fed holds rates steady, sticks with wait-and-see approach

  What will get the Fed off the sidelines?

  8 min read Jan 29, 2020