7 Ways the Fed’s Decisions on Interest Rates Affect You

(TNS)—When the Federal Reserve raises inte.....»»

From retirement savings to mortgages to credit card interest rates, there are many areas of the economy that the coronavirus could touch. Here's what we know now about the ways the outbreak could affect your money......»»

(TNS)—The Fed lowered rates by a quarter of a percentage point Wednesday, .....»»

The Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates on Wednesday for the second time this year could have wide-ranging implications for consumers' wallets......»»

If the Federal Reserve lowers rates at its upcoming July 30-31 meeting, only some mortgage borrowers need to pay attention, including those with adjustable-rate loans. The majority of Americans, who have fixed-rate mortgages, won't be affected......»»

Interest rates are likely to rise through 2019, so pay down loan credit card debt as much as possible......»»

Credit cards charge some of the highest interest rates around, so these can put a real dent on your finances if you’re not careful. But don’t fret. There are plenty of ways to avoid credi.....»»

Amid calls for stricter regulation of congressional stock ownership, researchers find that financial self-interest outweighs party, ideology and other factors in policy decisions......»»

Interest rates, which are down to record lows on fears coronavirus may slow the economy, could fall even more. Here are four ways to invest now......»»

Interest rates, which are down to record lows on fears coronavirus may slow the economy, could fall even more. Here are four ways to invest now......»»

Interest rates, which are down to record lows on fears coronavirus may slow the economy, could fall even more. Here are four ways to invest now......»»

Interest rates, which are down to record lows on fears coronavirus may slow the economy, could fall even more. Here are .....»»

Americans are lacking basic knowledge about investing, interest rates and inflation, according to a new report from J.D. Power. And that can negatively affect their ability to build wealth......»»

A third Fed rate cut since July would shave borrowing costs on credit cards, home equity lines and other.....»»

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Consolidated Edison CEO John McAvoy tells Jim Cramer how utility stocks are related to the bond market and where the company is investing in renewable energy......»»

Ian Gavan/Getty Images Credit-card debt can damage your credit score and hinder your ability to build wealth. Credit cards are notorious for high interest rates, which can greatly prolong your debt repayment schedule if you're not proactive......»»

The U.S. economy is in a good place but risks mean that the Federal Reserve will decide the course of interest rates from one meeting to the next, Fed Vice Chair Richard Clarida said on Friday......»»

Learn how negative interest rates could affect your strategy and investments. The United States has never used negative i.....»»

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday defended the central bank against the suggestion it would use monetary policy to affect political outcomes or be moved to take action based on political considerations......»»