How to consolidate student loans & why you might want to
Unlike refinancing, consolidation won’t make your loans cheaper.
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Nov 07, 2024
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How the Fed affects credit cards
The Fed has finally dropped rates, but that won’t save credit cardholders in debt,.
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A beginner’s guide to investment styles and which one works best for you
Here’s how to decide which investment style is best for you.
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Fed rate cuts won’t end the sting of high interest rates for subprime cardholders
Subprime borrowers are particularly affected by interest rate changes. Here’s how to prepare.
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How does the Federal Reserve affect mortgages?
The Federal Reserve’s decisions have ripple effects, including for mortgages.
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How the Federal Reserve affects HELOCs and home equity loans
If you’re looking at HE loans or have a variable-rate line of credit, pay attention to the Fed.
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The Fed cut rates. Why are credit card APRs still so high?
Credit card interest rates have a high mark up over the prime rate. Why are card APRs so high?
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Economy watch: Should you apply for a balance transfer card now?
Whether a recession is coming or not, consolidating debt with a balance transfer card can make sense.
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How the Fed rate changes impact student loan interest rates
The Federal Reserve’s actions can influence student loan interest rates.
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Trump’s win and cryptocurrency: What that could mean for Bitcoin and crypto markets
Here are Trump’s proposed crypto policies — and what investors can expect moving forward.
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Why did my interest rate go up on my credit card?
Here’s what you need to do if your credit card APR increases.
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7 reasons to max out your Roth IRA in 2024
Maxing out your Roth IRA — if you’re able to do so — can prove to be one of your smartest financial decisions.
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What the Fed’s rate cut means for homebuyers and sellers
The Fed cut rates by another quarter point — how will that affect the housing market?
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Historical CD interest rates: 1984-2024
Take a look at the days when CDs were offering investors double-digit returns.
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Interest rates on top-yielding CDs are dropping. Here’s what that means for savers
There’s still time to lock in a high-yielding CD as the Fed cuts rates.
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Which CD term is best in a lower rate environment?
Find out which CD term is best for your financial goals in a lower rate environment.
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How the Federal Reserve impacts personal loans
The Federal Reserve just lowered interest rates for the first time in four years.
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Fed’s interest rate history: The federal funds rate from 1981 to the present
The key benchmark has been as high as 20 percent — and as low as 0 percent.
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The Fed just cut interest rates again. Here are 12 key money moves to make
Rate cuts mark a new era for the Fed. Here’s what you should do as a consumer.
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How the Federal Reserve impacts savings account interest rates
For savers, here’s what to consider when the Fed raises interest rates.
4 min read Nov 07, 2024
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