We’ve seen cash yields begin to come down for the past year in anticipation of the Fed beginning to cut. Now that we’re seeing fixed-income yields come down a bit, that means that fixed-income ...

The Federal Reserve is poised to cut rates for the first time in 2025 on Wednesday in a move that will send shockwaves throughout the U.S. economy. And everyday consumers are all but certain to feel ...

Here’s what to know if you’re borrowing money, saving money, buying a house, selling a house, retired, invested in the stock market and more. Money; Getty Images The Federal Reserve cut rates for the ...

The federal funds rate is now 4%-4.25%. Further 2025 cuts are likely. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

When the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates, the headlines usually focus on Wall Street. But for people nearing retirement, the real impact is felt much closer to home, literally. Housing choices, ...

Certificates of deposit (CDs) have become a popular safe haven for retirees. But with the Federal Reserve already cutting interest rates, today's CD yields may not last. Retirees who want to protect ...

Like many of you, I’ve been enjoying the benefits of a strong market over the last few years. It’s been a good stretch for those saving for retirement and those enjoying the fruits of their labor now ...

A Federal Reserve rate cut lowers borrowing costs across the economy, influencing credit cards, mortgages, and auto loans. The Fed decides whether to cut rates based on inflation, employment trends, ...

The Federal Reserve met on Oct. 29, 2025, and cut interest rates by 25 basis points (0.25 percentage points) to a new target range of 3.75% to 4%. This was the second cut this year. A Fed rate cut is ...

After leaving the benchmark interest rate untouched for a nine-month stretch, the Federal Reserve in September made the first in what is anticipated to be a series of rate cuts. These cuts will have ...

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Federal Reserve officials began cutting interest rates in September, but the path ahead is somewhat unclear. Central bankers are looking for a fed funds rate that neither restricts borrowing and ...