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[ad_1] Anticipation is building for next week’s meeting of the Federal Reserve, when the central bankers should at long last shift into rate-cutting mode. Whether it’s the likely 25-basis-point trim or a bigger, 50-basis-point chop, markets are ready for the Fed’s new look. But mortgage rates have not waited for the Fed — mortgage lenders … Read more
[ad_1] Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. In this episode: Learn expert tips and tricks for saving money on holiday travel booking, from the best time to book to when you should use rewards points. When should you book your holiday travel? How can you save money on … Read more
[ad_1] Inflation has slowed and the labor market has softened enough to satisfy the Federal Reserve. That means the central bank is about to cut interest rates. On Aug. 23, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said, “The time has come for policy to adjust. The direction of travel is clear, and the timing and pace of … Read more
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[ad_1] At one point during the first and, possibly, only debate between the two presidential hopefuls, Vice President Kamala Harris said to former President Donald Trump, “You’re not running against Joe Biden. You’re running against me.” That statement was clear to anyone watching. The energy of Tuesday night’s debate, which was hosted by ABC News … Read more
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[ad_1] Resilient: A single word to capture the U.S. economy over the past five years. It’s remained on solid footing despite an unprecedented upheaval and equally dramatic recovery. But during this period of sometimes-puzzling economic strength, the people haven’t entirely been feeling it: Despite strong numbers on average, consumer sentiment is lackluster. Economics is a … Read more