We’ve seen cash yields begin to come down for the past year in anticipation of the Fed beginning to cut. Now that we’re seeing fixed-income yields come down a bit, that means that fixed-income ...

When the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates, the headlines usually focus on Wall Street. But for people nearing retirement, the real impact is felt much closer to home, literally. Housing choices, ...

So by now you’ve heard the news. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced a quarter-percentage-point cut to its benchmark interest rate, lowering it to a range of 4% to 4.25%. Federal Reserve ...

Certificates of deposit (CDs) have become a popular safe haven for retirees. But with the Federal Reserve already cutting interest rates, today's CD yields may not last. Retirees who want to protect ...

After leaving the benchmark interest rate untouched for a nine-month stretch, the Federal Reserve in September made the first in what is anticipated to be a series of rate cuts. These cuts will have ...

The FOMC voted 10-2 at last month's meeting to cut the central bank's benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage ...

Like many of you, I’ve been enjoying the benefits of a strong market over the last few years. It’s been a good stretch for those saving for retirement and those enjoying the fruits of their labor now ...

Stephen Miran, President Trump’s latest appointee to the Federal Reserve Board Governors, wants the federal funds rate to be a full 2 percentage points lower than its current level. As the dust ...

Federal Reserve officials began cutting interest rates in September, but the path ahead is somewhat unclear. Central bankers are looking for a fed funds rate that neither restricts borrowing and ...

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