The Federal Reserve and Your Money

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  Survey: Economists see 59% chance of a recession by July 2024

  A recession hasn’t happened yet, but it’s likely still coming, economists say.

  4 min read Jul 12, 2023
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  Survey: Economists predict Fed will lift rates to highest since 2001

  Economists are taking the Fed at its word, penciling in more rate hikes.

  5 min read Jul 12, 2023
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  Are CDs worth it right now? Here’s what experts say

  With a possible recession looming, here’s what savers should know about CDs.

  4 min read Jun 15, 2023
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  Fed holds off on interest rate hike but sees more increases coming this year

  The Fed’s quest to defeat inflation, however, is nowhere near finished.

  9 min read Jun 14, 2023
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  Higher inflation: Winners and losers when prices rise

  Americans don’t have many places to hide from high inflation.

  4 min read Jun 14, 2023
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  How to break the credit card debt cycle

  Learn about five ways in which you can break out of the credit card debt cycle.

  4 min read Jun 05, 2023
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  When will the Fed stop raising rates? The time could be coming soon

  Fed Chair Jerome Powell said interest rates “may not be far off” from their peak.

  7 min read May 10, 2023
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  What is a bank bailout?

  A look at what a bank bailout is with some examples of notable bank bailouts from the past.

  5 min read May 01, 2023
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  Where are mortgage rates headed in May 2023?

  Will the long-awaited decline begin this month?

  3 min read May 01, 2023
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  What is cryptocurrency?

  Cryptocurrencies are managed through what’s called a distributed ledger such as blockchain.

  8 min read Apr 20, 2023
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  Survey: Fed seen lifting rates one more time before cutting in 2024

  The Fed won’t want to declare victory in its inflation fight too soon.

  4 min read Apr 05, 2023
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  Survey: Recession odds for 2023 hover at 64% amid bank failures and higher rates

  Recession odds stalled to the start the year — but those risks are back.

  4 min read Apr 05, 2023
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  Survey: Inflation to keep decelerating — but at the price of a slowing economy

  Will a recession be the ultimate cost of slowing prices?

  4 min read Apr 05, 2023
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  Survey: Economists predict jump in unemployment and job losses over next 12 months

  Experts see job cuts and a one-point jump in unemployment by this time next year.

  5 min read Apr 05, 2023
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  The Silicon Valley Bank collapse: What you need to know

  Silicon Valley Bank’s failure caused quite a stir. Here’s what’s going on there now.

  5 min read Mar 27, 2023
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  Younger Americans’ finances were already trailing behind older generations. Then came inflation

  For younger generations, the economy may feel like it’s never worked in their favor.

  14 min read Mar 23, 2023
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  Fed lifts interest rates another quarter point despite major bank distress

  The Fed remains focused on battling inflation.

  8 min read Mar 22, 2023
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  The economy has avoided a recession so far — and it could be a nightmare for the Fed

  Fed officials are warning interest rates could rise higher than previously expected.

  7 min read Mar 07, 2023
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  Unemployment vs. underemployment, explained

  Low joblessness isn’t the only indicator of a healthy labor market.

  4 min read Feb 17, 2023
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  9 myths about the Federal Reserve — debunked

  The complicated nature of the Fed’s job can perpetuate some wild claims.

  8 min read Feb 14, 2023