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Officials are worried about cutting interest rates too soon as Trump’s tariffs push up inflation.
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Bankrate’s experts are reacting live to the Fed’s latest interest rate decision.
If you’re looking at HE Loans or have a variable-rate line of credit, pay attention to the Fed.
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Mortgage rates dip while inflation sticks around
Officials are worried about cutting interest rates too soon as Trump’s tariffs push up inflation.
Bankrate’s experts are reacting live to the Fed’s latest interest rate decision.
Bankrate analyzed the Fed’s historic rate moves for clues on what might come next.
Despite political pressure to cut rates, the Fed looks to keep them steady, for now.
A July rate cut may be off the table, but could a cut in September still be in play?
Every financial decision you make is impacted by the Federal Reserve.
Over 1 in 4 workers are more worried about job security since 2025 began.
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Despite political pressure, the Fed is expected to maintain interest rates.
Mortgage rates dip while inflation sticks around
The Federal Reserve’s decisions have ripple effects, including for mortgages.
Mortgage rates dip as inflation sticks around
Many programs are available to help homebuyers save enough for a down payment.
More than half of U.S. homeowners say there’s no mortgage rate that would make them comfortable with selling their home this year.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can now use a new credit-score metric, VantageScore 4.0.
Submitting a mortgage application can lead some consumers to receive harassing phone calls from lenders — but new legislation may reign them in.
It could take time for the effects of the new tax law to reach the housing market, and mortgage rates.
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A credit card can be a good financial tool. When should you get one?
The major airlines offer frequent flyer programs, but some are better than others.
Regardless of the amount, spending beyond your credit limit is generally a bad idea.
Those who apply for a Southwest card for a limited time can earn a Companion Pass by meeting the welcome bonus requirement.
The program offers personalized tasks and monthly progress checks.
Discover offers a broad range of credit cards that let you rack up rewards for cash back, travel and more.
The Fed’s rate hold means loans costs are sticking. Here’s what it means for your business.
Auto rates will likely not decrease this year. Consider how to still save.
The more debt that buy now, pay later borrowers accumulate, the likelier it is that they’ll resort to personal loans for debt consolidation.
You can obtain a bankruptcy discharge of most consumer debt, such as credit cards, but not student loans. The rules are too restrictive.
Ongoing changes to the CFPB will likely reduce regulations and consumer protections.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness remains a hot-button issue for a Trump Administration determined to narrow eligibility rules.
Forgiveness at the end of an IDR plan will be taxable beginning in 2026.
A unique lender may be able to help if you’ve defaulted on your student loans.
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