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Understanding Rate Hikes: Why the Fed Is Raising Rates and What to Do Next

Understanding Rate Hikes: Why the Fed Is Raising Rates and What to Do Next

September 17, 2026

Today, the Federal Reserve increased its target interest rate by 25 basis points — …

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How 50 Years of Federal Reserve Rate Hikes and Cuts Shaped the U.S. Economy

How 50 Years of Federal Reserve Rate Hikes and Cuts Shaped the U.S. Economy

September 17, 2026

The Federal Reserve — the country’s central bank — periodically adjusts its target rate to keep …

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Fed Watch 2026: Why Interest Rates May Be Headed Up

Fed Watch 2026: Why Interest Rates May Be Headed Up

September 16, 2026

At the beginning of 2026, the biggest question surrounding the Federal Reserve and interest rates was …

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Is It Ever OK to Pause Retirement Savings? (Here’s When It Makes Sense)

Is It Ever OK to Pause Retirement Savings? (Here’s When It Makes Sense)

September 16, 2026

Saving for retirement is important, but it may not always be your most pressing …

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Frozen Bank Account? What It Means and What Happens Next

Frozen Bank Account? What It Means and What Happens Next

September 16, 2026

Bank account freezes usually happen when you have unpaid credit cards, medical debt, or …

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How the Fed’s Next Rate Hike Will Directly Impact Your Wallet in 2026

How the Fed’s Next Rate Hike Will Directly Impact Your Wallet in 2026

September 15, 2026

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday, a move …

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When Will You Receive Your Social Security or SSI Payment This September?

When Will You Receive Your Social Security or SSI Payment This September?

September 15, 2026

Social Security recipients typically receive their payments on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays …

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6 Common Bank Fees Costing You Hundreds Every Year

6 Common Bank Fees Costing You Hundreds Every Year (and Easy Ways to Bypass Them)

September 12, 2026

Bank accounts are important financial tools that help protect your money and even allow …

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Is Your High-Yield Savings Account Actually Safe? (4 Risks to Know)

Is Your High-Yield Savings Account Actually Safe? (4 Risks to Know)

September 12, 2026

If you’re looking for safe ways to grow your money and protect your savings, a high-yield …

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6 Smart Places to Park Your Cash When Inflation Strikes

6 Smart Places to Park Your Cash When Inflation Strikes

September 11, 2026

Inflation — the increase in the cost of goods and services over time — impacts …

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