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Americans may feel somewhat removed from the Federal Reserve, but the central bank’s moves have a ripple effect on many types of consumer products, most notably…

Kira Hofmann | Photothek | Getty ImagesWhen saving for retirement, you can often pick between traditional and after-tax Roth contributions — and determining the right choice…

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Friday that he continues to support lowering interest rates but said the central bank needs to be careful amid conflicting…

Federal Reserve officials in September were strongly inclined to lower interest rates, with the only dispute seeming to be over how many cuts were coming, meeting…

Key insights: Banks are by and large lowering interest rates on deposit accounts.Expert quote: “Until loan growth really comes back in a more significant way, what…

Key insight: Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson described a delicate balancing act, supporting moderate rate cuts to protect jobs while keeping long-term inflation under control.Supporting data:…

Lately, the battle for supremacy in the mortgage/real estate world has heated up tremendously.First, we saw Rocket acquire real estate brokerage Redfin, and most importantly, their…

Key insight: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the recent uptick in the unemployment rate and slowing job gains were factors that led the central bank’s…

There’s more good news for mortgage rates if you believe Fannie Mae’s latest monthly forecast.In the company’s September 2025 Economic and Housing Outlook, they adjusted their…

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference, following the issuance of the Federal Open Market Committee’s statement on interest rate policy, in…