"In the area of reducing benefits, Social Security has always been a system that's been kind of tilted towards the lower wage earner" said Tammy Flanagan ...

The Fed’s decision to hold rates steady has far-reaching implications for almost all forms of borrowing as well as the returns on most savings accounts.

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 debate over the Federal Reserve's reluctance to lower rates has intensified recently. Those hoping that the Fed would ...

The fed funds rate influences interest rates on all kinds of loans. Lowering the rate could boost the economy by encouraging borrowing and spending.

Federal Reserve officials diverged at their June meeting about how aggressively they would be willing to cut interest rates.

As the Federal Reserve cut its federal funds rate, here’s how it ripples through the economy and influences your finances.