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Credit card debt is at record high as Fed raises rates again

As the Federal Reserve raises interest rates again, credit card debt is already at a record high, and more people are carrying debt month to month

The Independent UK

Is my money safe in the wake of two big bank failures? A consumer guide to what you need to know.

Is there any reason to be worried about bank failures after the government-ordered closings of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank? And what can you do to protect yourself?

Chicago Sun-Times

Payday Friday is becoming payday Wednesday, thanks to banks and credit unions

Payday Friday is increasingly coming one or two days early — on Wednesday or sometimes Thursday.

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Savings and money market account rates forecast for 2023: Yields to keep rising, level of mid-way throughout the year

Savings and money market accounts hit record-high interest rates in 2022. Here’s why savers should be excited about 2023.

Fortune

What the Fed’s December rate hike means for homebuyers and sellers

The December rate hike was the seventh bump in 2022, a year that saw mortgage rates swing wildly from 3.4% in January all the way to 7.12% in October before inching back down again.

Fortune

How the federal funds rate impacts your investments

Higher interest rates could lead to stock market swings and changes in the value.

Fortune

December Fed Meeting Preview: How many more giant rate hikes are left? ‘This is where it becomes the tough part’

The Federal Reserve’s busiest year for rate hikes since Jimmy Carter was president may be coming to an end — but U.S. central bankers’ rate increases are far from over.

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Housing market predictions: the forecast for the next 5 years

It’s been a wild real estate ride over the last few years. After a red-hot market characterized by bidding wars, low interest rates and elevated prices, mortgage rates increased to the highest level in 20 years, leading to a slowdown of both buying activity and purchase prices. Yet, with inventory…

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Biggest winners and losers from the Fed’s interest rate hike

The Federal Reserve announced that it’s raising interest rates by 0.75 percentage point, following its November 1-2 meeting, bumping the federal funds rate to a target range of 3.75% to 4%. It’s the fourth straight time the Federal Reserve has raised rates 75 basis points, as the central bank rapidly…

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The Fed orders another jumbo interest rate hike. Many are wondering what's next

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by another 0.75 percentage points Wednesday, as part of its ongoing effort to fight inflation. The big question is, what happens next.

WEKU

Survey: 55% of working Americans say they’re behind on retirement savings

A majority of Americans say they’re not keeping up with their retirement savings, according to a new Bankrate survey. And that’s even when nearly 3 in 5 Americans are contributing the same or more than they were last year. Americans point to inflation as a key reason why they’re not…

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Housing market predictions for 2023

We’re rounding the corner on 2022 and quickly heading toward a new year. That makes this a perfect time to prognosticate real estate matters for 2023. With mortgage rates escalating higher, home sales — and, in some areas, home prices — hitting the brakes, and increased uncertainty felt throughout the…

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Is the housing market about to crash? Here’s what experts are saying

After a record-breaking run that saw mortgage rates plunge to all-time lows and home prices soar to new highs, the U.S. housing market finally is slowing. While demand and price gains are cooling, any correction is likely to be a modest one, housing economists and analysts say. No one expects…

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This Federal Reserve policy you’ve never heard of could have the biggest effect on your wallet

The Federal Reserve is making headlines by raising interest rates at the fastest pace in a single year since the 1980s, concerning investors and consumers alike with fears the central bank could go too far, too fast.

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Fed orders another super-sized interest rate hike as it battles stubborn inflation

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by another 0.75 percentage points today, as it tries to control runaway prices. The central bank also signaled that additional rate hikes are likely.

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Survey: Half of workers who got a raise or higher-paying job say their pay didn’t keep up with inflation

Americans are seeing the fastest wage growth in decades, and the majority of workers in a Bankrate survey say they’ve gotten at least some kind of income boost over the past 12 months — but the hottest inflation in almost four decades could be keeping them from fully reaping those…

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How much will a house cost by 2030? Predictions and tips to start saving

Just 17 percent of Americans believe it’s a good time to buy a home, according to a recent survey from Fannie Mae. Between higher mortgage rates, still-high home prices and broader inflationary pressure, putting off buying a home might be the only option for some. What happens if you wait,…

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Why are mortgage rates up but interest on your savings isn’t? What to know after Fed hikes

Why are you getting virtually no interest on your savings?

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Is the housing market about to crash? Here’s what experts are saying

The U.S. housing market may be starting to slow down, but it is still hot. Double-digit appreciation is commonplace. Many sellers are still giddily sifting through multiple offers, and frantic buyers continue to pay more than asking prices — sometimes by $100,000 or more.

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Survey: Real estate stays on top as Americans’ favorite investment for the long term

Mortgage rates are surging higher, inflation is soaring, and many experts are forecasting a recession may soon be on the way. Despite these negative impacts on the housing market, real estate remains America’s favorite long-term investment in 2022, according to a just-released Bankrate survey. It was the third time in…

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Inflation and the housing market: What you can do as prices spike

With another dismal inflation report in for June, homebuyers and sellers continue to face the harsh reality that home prices — which were cued to cool down this year — might not slow for some time. The question for house hunters now: Should you wait out this period of elevated…

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June Fed meeting preview: Brace for fastest rate hikes since 1994 to battle too-high inflation

Economists like to say interest rates take the elevator down and the staircase back up. The metaphor highlights just how swiftly the Federal Reserve slashes borrowing costs during economic crises — and how gradually the Fed lifts rates when the economy is healing.

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Mortgage rate forecast for June 2022: Recession worries may keep rates in check

Many factors are putting upward and downward pressure on mortgage rates, and prospective borrowers have observed a seesaw pattern in the cost to finance a home recently.

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Buying amid affordability squeeze? Here’s how homebuyers can cope

The housing market caught fire in 2020 as Americans decided en masse that they wanted homes and were willing to pay for them.

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The Federal Reserve policy you’ve never heard of could have the biggest effect on your wallet

The Federal Reserve made headlines at its May meeting when it raised interest rates by the single biggest hike since 2000, but another lesser-known decision — albeit a substantially more complex one — could have an even greater influence over how much you pay to borrow money.

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