Jamie Foster5 min read
Searching for news Nancy Guthrie? Here is how to tell the Fed economist from the author, and how to use rate commentary to make smarter savings and borrowing decisions.
Tommy Spencer3 min read
Mortgage rates have jumped 30 basis points since late February as the Iran conflict rattles oil and bond markets. Here's what's driving the move and what buyers should do next.
Bobby Ramos3 min read
June's jobs report showed hiring cooling sharply, with only 57,000 positions added versus the 113,000 expected. Here is what the slowdown could mean for your savings, loans, and budget.
Norman Simpson5 min read
What is the U.S. inflation rate right now, and why does it matter for your wallet? A plain English breakdown of CPI, the Fed's 2% target, and a century of…
Harvey Walker2 min read
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh says the central bank will stay independent and keep battling inflation, a stance that appears to shut the door on the rate cuts Trump wants.
Jamie Foster4 min read
Credit cards feel convenient until interest and fees quietly outpace whatever rewards they offer. Here's why switching to cash or debit could save your budget, your credit score, and your…
Jorge Hernandez3 min read
Some banks are hiking CD yields even as the Fed sits still. Here's which certificates just raised rates, which deals remain open, and why waiting might cost you.