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Reasons to have a local bank
Key takeaways A local bank typically offers products and services tailored to consumers and businesses in the community where the…
Where to park you down payment this summer
My girlfriend and I have saved what, to us, feels like a life-changing amount of money. It’s the most we’ve…
Biggest winners and losers from the Fed’s interest rate decision
The Federal Reserve announced that it’s holding interest rates steady following its July 30-31 meeting, leaving the federal funds rate…
How the Federal Reserve impacts savings account interest rates
When the Federal Reserve changes interest rates, consumers feel the ripple effects in all sorts of ways. For savers, banks…
Fed’s interest rate history: The federal funds rate from 1981 to the present
Key takeaways In the aftermath of the post-coronavirus pandemic inflation surge, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raised interest rates…
This Week In Credit Card News: Will Venmo And Zelle Continue To Be Free?
Venmo and Zelle May Not Be Free for Much Longer With new technologies come new rules governing how they are…
5 ways to save for an unexpected job loss
Key takeaways Build an emergency fund so you’ll be prepared in the event of a job loss. Consider taking on…
Take these 12 steps before the Fed starts cutting interest rates
In this article Caret Down Caret Up Consumers have weathered an economic storm unlike any in recent memory, as the…
Fed keeps rates on hold, signals possible rate cut in September
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged but hinted that the time to cut them could be coming soon, as…
Super savers: How much is too much to put in a savings account?
Saving money and having an emergency fund can help you handle unplanned expenses and provide peace of mind — especially…
