When the Federal Reserve adjusts the federal funds rate, the effects ripple through every corner of the economy. For financial professionals, grasping these dynamics is essential to helping ...

The Fed’s 0.5% rate cut is really good news for American retirees — for the most part. Here’s why and how to take full advantage Story by Christy Bieber • 2d ...

How will the Fed's rate cuts affect your retirement savings strategy? The Fed's actions might impact your day-to-day finances, but they shouldn't affect your long-term plans.

The federal funds rate is one of the most widely used benchmark interest rates in the U.S. With that in mind, here's a primer on the federal funds rate and how increases or decreases in it could ...

The stock market, so far, loves the Fed's deep 50-point cut in the fed-funds rate. The bond market: Not so much.

While Fed rate decisions influence what you earn on savings, the type of bank and account you choose matters more than actual rate changes, making it important to pick high-yield options that respond ...

The federal funds rate is an interest rate banks charge each other when lending and borrowing excess reserves. Here's how it affects your wallet.

The Federal Reserve shapes the economy by adjusting the fed funds rate, which directly affects certain borrowing costs for consumers and businesses. Lowering rates tends to benefit those with ...

Retirees with debt could see some relief The Fed's September rate cut was especially great news for retirees or those near retirement who are paying back loans with variable interest rates.