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Fed Rate Cut: What It Means For Your Mortgage, Crypto Investments, Savings Account, Auto Loan And Student Loan

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in 2025, which could impact mortgage rates, bond yields, and boost crypto. The move will ripple across consumer finances, affecting mortgages, credit cards, student loans, auto loans, and savings accounts.

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What a possible Fed rate cut would mean for your finances

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in nine months

The Independent UK

$40,000 CD vs. $40,000 High-Yield Savings Account: 3 Things Savers Should Consider Now

Both options offer risk-free methods to grow your savings. Learn how much you can earn with each, how they differ and which one suits you best.

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The Smartest Places to Keep Your Cash If Rates Drop in 2025

The Fed meets next week and will likely cut rates. Learn how savers can stay ahead of the game even with lower returns.

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After Paying Bills, Only $92 Remains: A 79-Year-Old's Social Security Reality Check

For many retirees, Social Security benefits provide the foundation of their income. But as one 79-year-old widow recently shared online, rising costs are making it harder to make ends meet — leaving her with less than $100 a month after paying her bills.

Benzinga

Are High-Yield Savings Accounts Still Outpacing Inflation?

With rising inflation, it's more important than ever to choose the right savings account to stay ahead. Here are the best options.

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Let’s get that pay raise to go: Baristas and bar staff seeing more wage growth than the white collar workers they serve

Wages for hospitality workers have increased by nearly 30 percent since 2021, and increases are outpacing inflation by more than 4 percent.

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American Wages Continue To Lag Inflation, Data Shows — Some Jobs Feel The Pinch More Than Others

Four years after pandemic-era price spikes, wages still haven't fully caught up. Bankrate's 2025 Wage to Inflation Index shows pay gains trail cumulative inflation by 1.2 percentage points since January 2021, highlighting why many households remain squeezed.

Benzinga

Low Credit Score? It Could Be Costing You $102K Over A Lifetime

If your credit score is on the lower side, you could be paying a "subprime tax" that adds up to more than $100,000 over the course of your life, according to a Bankrate study. The study found that borrowers with a 620 credit score or lower pay an average of…

Benzinga

Don't Regret Buying a Home: An Expert Guide to Navigating Today's Tough Housing Market

Whether you're a first-time buyer, want to upsize/downsize or move closer to work or family, it's critical to stay within your budget and have an emergency fund.

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This Mechanic Earns $145K With No Debt — But Has Only $11,000 Saved. Dave Ramsey Calls It a Common Mistake

Jackson, a heavy-duty mechanic from Canada, called in to "The Ramsey Show" in April and exposed a troubling gap between income and savings. He earns about CA$200,000 a year ($147,000) with no debt, yet admitted, "I get my paychecks, pay my bills and rarely check my balance," adding that it…

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High-Yield Saving Options Before Rate Cuts Hit

Savers can still access higher savings rates. However, with a rate cut looming, you have a tighter window to capitalize.

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You'll Kick Yourself in the Summer if You Don't Make This Savings Move Now

These are the moves to make now while rates remain higher.

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FICO To Roll Out New Scores to Reflect Your "Buy Now, Pay Later" Habits, Impacting Millions of Americans' Credit

"Buy now, pay later"users may hurt their credit if they don't pay back those loans on time. Credit score overseer Fair Isaac (NASDAQ:FICO) announced new scoring models last month that will evaluate BNPL usage when determining credit worthiness. The program, scheduled to roll out this fall may help some folks…

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5 Financial Habits That Make It Harder to Say “No” to Adult Kids

According to Bankrate, 61% of parents with adult kids have sacrificed to help their kids financially. Helping your grown children can be a loving act. Especially in a tough economy, many parents are eager to help their children. But it can drain your finances if boundaries aren’t clear. These five…

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These 8 States Have the Most Expensive Home Insurance in 2026

If you live in one of these eight states, you're probably paying $1,000 or more above the national average for home insurance.

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Callable CDs Have High Rates: We Still Don't Recommend You Get Them

Investors must carefully consider the trade-offs, as falling interest rates could lead to reinvestment at a lower yield and make selling on the secondary market difficult.

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Does PNC's $4.1 Billion Purchase of FirstBank Impact You? 5 Must-Know Strategies If Your Bank Closes

Concerned about your bank closing? For retirees who prefer in-person banking, here's what you can do now.

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This is the Best CD to Get Amid Rate Uncertainty

This CD helps you earn more than 4%, with quick access to your cash if you need it.

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21 Dumb And Funny Mistakes People Made While Traveling

Nearly two in three (63 percent) American adults have traveled or plan to travel for leisure this year and about one in four (23 percent) have taken or will take a business trip, according to a recent Bankrate survey. However, out of those who have already gone somewhere (either for…

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A Financial Checklist for Your College-Bound Kids

Is your child heading off to college this fall? If so, make sure they're prepared and protected in these four key areas.

The Independent UK

The people least likely to tip at a restaurant aren’t who you think they are

A new study has found that among U.S. adults, those aged 18-28 stand out as the least frequent tippers across various service categories. Mike Bedigan asks them why

Benzinga

Americans Used To Fantasize About Getting Rich, Now They Just Want To Be Comfortable: 1-In-4 Don't Feel Financially Safe, Many Want $150,000 Payslips

More than three-quarters of U.S. adults say they are not financially secure, a record share in Bankrate's latest Financial Freedom survey, as inflation and hiring freezes erode purchasing power and career prospects.

The Independent UK

Gen X is the least financially secure generation — and most Americans say they need six figures to live comfortably

Compounding financial pressures are making the dream of a single-income household a thing of the past, analysts say

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A quarter of Americans now say they need to make at least $150,000 to feel secure—and inflation is largely to blame

Inflation has fueled a need for higher wages, but perceptions have also played a part, say experts.

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