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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says higher interest rates may be needed so economy doesn't 'overheat'
It might be necessary to lift interest rates to keep the economy from overheating, Janet Yellen said. The Treasury Secretary's comments contrast with the Fed's plans to hold rates near zero through 2023. Some experts fear Biden's latest spending plans risk dangerously strong inflation. See more stories on Insider's bus
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Banks Are Approving Small Business Loans at Rates Not Seen Since Before The Great Recession
Approvals of loan applications from small business owners reached the post-recession high mark (26.9%) at big banks (assets of $10 billion+), while
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Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, signals it will pause through 2020
The Federal Reserve left borrowing costs unchanged at its last policy meeting of the year on Wednesday. Policymakers signaled that they saw little to no need to boost the economy further anytime soon. The pause is likely to draw ire from President Donald Trump, who has regularly pressured the policy-setting Federal Ope
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So How High Will Interest Rates Go? Not Really That High
It’s axiomatic that higher interest rates are no friend of stock prices, especially those of tech firms.
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The Fed Is Hiking Interest Rates. Should That Change Your Investment Strategy?
The Federal Reserve just approved its biggest interest hike rate since 2000. On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee — the Fed’s monetary
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Why Refinancing May Still Make Sense Even as Mortgage Rates Rise
Demand for mortgage refinance loans has plunged in recent months, and there's a simple reason for that. See, demand for refinancing is more affected by changes in interest rates than demand for new mortgages.
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Making a Savings Plan
Whether you're saving for a big investment like a home, or just want to start putting money away, having a plan is essential. This article will be a step-by-step guide of how to start. Introduction Why savings is so important – helps you reach financial goals and keeps you from turning to credit in emergencies Makes i
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The three main types of annuities: what they are and how they work
Every day we expose ourselves to risk: getting out of bed, doing yard work or going to work. However, we can mitigate those risks by using caution
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Interest rates will likely continue to be one of the highest searched terms in the coming quarter
Interest rates will likely continue to be one of the highest searched terms in the coming quarter. While policy and election content will continue to raise concerns, financial institutions can guide audiences with personalized content that answers their specific questions. This piece would entail a long-form, 1K word i
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Worried Mortgage Rates Will Stay High Forever? Here's How to Buy a Home in Spite of Them
It's hardly a secret that mortgages have been expensive to sign since the start of the year.