Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Brock covers personal finance and investing. Between March 2020 and July 2023, the Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) raised the ...

As we enter 2024, the financial landscape continues to be shaped by high-interest rates, a scenario that could significantly impact various sectors of the economy. Read on to find out which sectors ...

If you've been looking at interest-bearing accounts like high-yield savings accounts or certificates of deposit (CDs), you may see the terms "interest rate" and "annual percentage yield" (APY) being ...

The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but APY and interest rate are different thanks to compound interest. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

December 10, 2025. That's the date when the final Federal Reserve meeting will conclude its final 2025 meeting and, with it, a now widely anticipated reduction to the federal funds rate. A rate drop ...

Explore the latest I bonds interest rate and how it compares to other inflation-protected investments Written By Written by Staff Deputy Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side Valerie Morris is a staff ...

For many homebuyers and owners looking to refinance, the holidays may have come a bit early this year. The Federal Reserve issuing an interest rate cut on Wednesday – its third in the last four months ...

Both federal and private student loans come with interest, which is essentially the cost you pay in return for borrowing money. While student loans can come with other fees, you’ll likely see the ...