Feds raise key interest rate to highest level in 16 years

Feds raise key interest rate to highest level in 16 years

The Federal Reserve reinforced its fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point to the highest level in 16 years.

The Federal Reserve reinforced its fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point to the highest level in 16 years.

Here’s why consumers' credit scores got a boost in March: Report

Here’s why consumers' credit scores got a boost in March: Report

Consumer credit scores increased from last year to an average of 701, and the percentage of consumers scored in the subprime credit

Consumer credit scores increased from last year to an average of 701, and the percentage of consumers scored in the subprime credit

Bank deposits fell by more than $76 billion

Bank deposits fell by more than $76 billion

Bank deposits fell by $76.2 billion in April, following the highly publicized closures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and other tech-focused financial institutions. Moreover, high interest rates continue to put pressure on both banks and consumers.

Bank deposits fell by $76.2 billion in April, following the highly publicized closures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and other tech-focused financial institutions. Moreover, high interest rates continue to put pressure on both banks and consumers.

First Republic Bank seized by regulators, sold to JPMorgan Chase

First Republic Bank seized by regulators, sold to JPMorgan Chase

San Francisco-based First Republic is the third midsize bank to fail in two months and is the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. history.

San Francisco-based First Republic is the third midsize bank to fail in two months and is the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. history.

Cashing In: AI in the workplace
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Cashing In: AI in the workplace

Financial expert Dan Roccato breaks down how artificial intelligence could revolutionize the workplace.

Financial expert Dan Roccato breaks down how artificial intelligence could revolutionize the workplace.

Former Apple employee ordered to serve jail time, pay restitution for fleecing the company

Former Apple employee ordered to serve jail time, pay restitution for fleecing the company

Dhirendra Prasad’s sentencing for two charges — conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud the U.S. — stemmed from an alleged plot that lost Apple over $17 million.

Dhirendra Prasad’s sentencing for two charges — conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud the U.S. — stemmed from an alleged plot that lost Apple over $17 million.

Gas prices dip, offering consumers some relief at the pump: AAA

Gas prices dip, offering consumers some relief at the pump: AAA

The national average cost for a gallon of gas dropped by five cents from last week to $3.68, reflecting a dip in oil prices, AAA said.

The national average cost for a gallon of gas dropped by five cents from last week to $3.68, reflecting a dip in oil prices, AAA said.

Silicon Valley Bank failure: Fed partly blames itself for collapse

Silicon Valley Bank failure: Fed partly blames itself for collapse

Silicon Valley Bank failed due to a combination of extremely poor bank management, weakened regulations and lax government supervision, the Federal Reserve said Friday, in a highly-anticipated review of how the central bank failed to properly supervise the bank before it collapsed early last month.

Silicon Valley Bank failed due to a combination of extremely poor bank management, weakened regulations and lax government supervision, the Federal Reserve said Friday, in a highly-anticipated review of how the central bank failed to properly supervise the bank before it collapsed early last month.

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates again in May: Economists

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates again in May: Economists

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points again in May, according to a poll of economists. This is what you need to know.

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points again in May, according to a poll of economists. This is what you need to know.

Engagement ring sales fall sharply – blame COVID, jewelry giant says

Engagement ring sales fall sharply – blame COVID, jewelry giant says

Pandemic lockdowns ended many early relationships and led to a dramatic decline in dating overall, resulting in “the engagement gap that we’re still seeing today," industry executives said.

Pandemic lockdowns ended many early relationships and led to a dramatic decline in dating overall, resulting in “the engagement gap that we’re still seeing today," industry executives said.

Knowing how insurance rates are calculated could save drivers money: survey

Knowing how insurance rates are calculated could save drivers money: survey

Roughly 80% of American drivers surveyed can't identify the factors used to determine car insurance rate, a survey by the Zebra said. This knowledge gap could be costing them on their auto insurance premiums.

Roughly 80% of American drivers surveyed can't identify the factors used to determine car insurance rate, a survey by the Zebra said. This knowledge gap could be costing them on their auto insurance premiums.

These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke

These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke

A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.

A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.

Supreme Court allows $6 billion in payments to continue in student loan relief case

Supreme Court allows $6 billion in payments to continue in student loan relief case

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has declined to block a $6 billion student loan settlement involving more than 200,000 students who accused their schools of fraudulent activity. But not all borrowers qualify for relief. Here’s what you need to know.

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has declined to block a $6 billion student loan settlement involving more than 200,000 students who accused their schools of fraudulent activity. But not all borrowers qualify for relief. Here’s what you need to know.

What happens when you close a credit card?

What happens when you close a credit card?

Some aspects of a person's credit score will be affected immediately upon closing an account.

Some aspects of a person's credit score will be affected immediately upon closing an account.