A Recent History of Federal Reserve Policy

The past quarter century has held times of economic prosperity and crisis in this country. Because your retirement hinges on your financial options and decisions, the economic health of certain parts of the financial world can dictate if and how you struggle, survive, or thrive in retirement. As such, it's arguable that no other institution ...

2024-10-14T14:32:12+00:00October 14th, 2024|Blog, Federal Reserve, History|

How Lower Interest Rates Could Impact Your Money

The Federal Reserve recently announced their decision to lower interest rates, marking a significant shift in monetary policy. This change could have far-reaching implications—namely to your retirement finances if you rely on interest-earning accounts like money market accounts, CDs, and savings accounts.[1] The Impact on Interest-Earning Accounts Interest-earning accounts, known for their stability and, of ...

2024-09-30T15:39:14+00:00September 30th, 2024|Blog, Federal Reserve, Investing|

The Fed Speaks, Earnings Release, and the Market Drops… But Your Retirement Finances Shouldn’t Care

In recent months, the financial landscape has been marked by unpredictability. The Federal Reserve's recent announcement to maintain interest rates at their current levels has left many investors on edge. While the Fed has signaled a cautious approach, it has not ruled out the possibility of economic struggles ahead, indicating a readiness to lower interest ...

2024-09-09T15:08:38+00:00September 9th, 2024|Blog, Economy, Federal Reserve, Investing, Retirement Income Planning|

Today’s Interest Rates and Your Retirement

The Federal Reserve makes a monthly statement about its interest rate policy, which is based on the data it tracks and analyzes to understand the state of the economy. This includes data regarding inflation, employment, and more. These statements are important for the rest of the nation to understand how the economy is doing as ...

2024-07-22T16:32:31+00:00July 22nd, 2024|Blog, Economy, Federal Reserve|
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