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When Is the Next Fed Meeting?
A softer labor market should be supportive of another rate cut at the next Fed meeting.
By Dan Burrows
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Best Money Market Accounts — December 2025
Savings A money market account helps you maximize returns and outpace inflation.
By Sean Jackson
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Make This Savings Move Now or Regret It in the Spring
The Fed might lower rates for a third time at its meeting next week. Does a long-term CD offer enough of a return to withstand this cut?
By Sean Jackson
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Where to Move Your Money Before the Next Fed Meeting
Savings rates remain high for now. But with the Fed likely to cut rates at its December meeting, it's time for savers to lock in rates now.
By Donna LeValley
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I’ve Got $50,000 Burning A Hole in My Pocket. Where Do I Park It When the Fed Cuts Rates So I Don’t Lose Ground?
Why a mix of CDs can protect $50,000 from shrinking yields.
By Sean Jackson
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A Checklist for High-Net-Worth Individuals
A strategic guide to managing, preserving, and expanding your wealth for long-term financial security.
By Dori Zinn
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High-Yield Savings Accounts to Get Before the Fed Meeting
High-yield savings accounts declined when the Fed cut rates at its October meeting. However, some accounts can still help you stay ahead of inflation.
By Sean Jackson
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How Are I Bonds Taxed? 8 Common Situations to Know
Bonds Series I U.S. savings bonds are a popular investment, but the federal income tax consequences are anything but straightforward.
By Joy Taylor
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How to Position Your Portfolio for Lower Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve is far from done with its rate-cutting regime. This is how investors can prepare.
By Anne Kates Smith
