Interest Rates
News, insights and expert analysis on interest rates from the team at Kiplinger.
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From Mortgages to Taxes to Estates: How to Prepare for Falling Interest RatesAs speculation grows that the Federal Reserve will soon start lowering interest rates, now is a good time to review your financial plans for housing, estate, taxes, investing and retirement to make the most of potential changes.
By Mallon FitzPatrick, CFP®, AEP®, CLU®
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I'm an Investment Strategist: This Is How the Fed's Next Rate Move Could Impact Your WalletInterest rate cuts might be coming, which could affect everything from your credit card debt to your mortgage. It's smart to prepare now — here's how.
By Bradley Thompson, CFA®
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Hot August CPI Report Doesn't Shift the Rate-Cut Needle: What the Experts SayThe August CPI came in higher than forecast on a monthly basis, but Wall Street still expects a rate cut at next week's Fed meeting.
By Karee Venema
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I'm a Financial Adviser: Three Things You Will Wish You Did Before the Fed Cuts Interest RatesWith potential interest rate cuts on the horizon, you might want to lock in today's higher yields and consider adjusting your asset allocation.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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Fed Chair Powell Signals Rate Cuts in His Jackson Hole SpeechIn his speech at the Jackson Hole symposium Friday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said current conditions "may warrant" rate cuts.
By Dan Burrows
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Bonds Pay in Good and Bad TimesBonds can act as a financial safety net through good times and bad. But different bonds carry different returns and risks, so do your homework before investing.
By David Rodeck
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July CPI Report Boosts Rate-Cut Odds: What the Experts SayThe July CPI report shows that tariffs are having a slight impact on inflation, though not enough to keep the Fed from cutting interest rates.
By Karee Venema
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Treasury Bills vs. Bonds: Essential DistinctionsInvestors must understand two differences between Treasury bills and Treasury bonds. These stable investments can add security to your portfolio.
By Tom Taulli
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How Long? How Often? 10 Facts About Economic RecessionsMarkets Fears of an economic downturn are once again on the rise, but what is a recession, exactly? We tackle this and other questions here.
By Dan Burrows
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