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Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve did as expected on Sept. 18, cutting the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 4.75% to 5%. This is a sign that inflation has mostly been tamed. It also...
A lot has been spoken about the “September Effect” when most investors see their portfolios plunge. There are several theories behind this and multiple reasons that have led to a historical...
It’s natural to compare the earning potential of your savings account to other options, and to the past results of your peers. It is a source of serious anxiety for many. The main concern for most...
Mortgage rates have recently risen to levels not seen in over 20 years, with average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage interest rates climbing to over 7%, while the rates for borrowers who have low credit...
Housing demand surged during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. People fled large cities, as “work from home” allowed them to move to places where housing costs were lower and the quality of...
Inflation cooled in March according to the recent consumer price index report, though many economists believe the move is not permanent. Based on the March CPI – a measure of the costs of U.S....