Interest Rates
News, insights and expert analysis on interest rates from the team at Kiplinger.
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Where to Move Your Money Before the Next Fed Meeting
Savings rates remain high for now. But with the Fed's next move up on the air, it's time for savers to lock in rates now.
By Donna LeValley
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Should You Get a Long-Term or Short-Term CD Before the March Fed Meeting?
Is a long-term or short-term CD better to open before the Fed meeting this week? Here's what you need to know.
By Erin Bendig
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Obsessed With Rate Moves? How to Focus Less on the Fed
Reshuffling funds to get higher yields? Holding out for the right time to borrow? A durable plan for your cash means you can stop obsessing over interest rates.
By Kevin Brauer, MBA, CPA, CMA
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February Jobs Report Shows a Surprise Drop in Payrolls
The Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates anytime soon, even with a shockingly weak February jobs report. Here's why.
By Karee Venema
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January Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary
The January Fed meeting marked the first central bank gathering of 2026, with Fed Chair Powell & Co. voting to keep interest rates unchanged.
By Karee Venema
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What Is the Federal Funds Rate?
The federal funds rate can impact a host of borrowing costs, and thus the entire U.S. economy.
By Jeff Reeves
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What Will the Fed Do at Its Next Meeting?
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged at the next Fed meeting.
By Dan Burrows
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When Is the Next Fed Meeting?
Markets expect interest rates to remain unchanged at the next Fed meeting.
By Dan Burrows
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The December CPI Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for the Fed's Next Move
The December CPI report came in lighter than expected, but housing costs remain an overhang.
By Karee Venema
