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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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March Fed Meeting: Updates and CommentaryThe March Fed meeting marked the second central bank gathering of 2026, with Fed Chair Powell & Co. voting to keep interest rates unchanged.
By Karee Venema
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Obsessed With Rate Moves? How to Focus Less on the FedReshuffling 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 PayrollsThe 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 CommentaryThe 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 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 MoveThe December CPI report came in lighter than expected, but housing costs remain an overhang.
By Karee Venema
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How to Earn a Fistful of Interest on Your Cash in 2026Is your cash earning very little interest? With rates dropping below 4%, now is the time to lock in your cash strategy. Just watch out for the tax implications.
By Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA®
