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Nothing hurts like an empty nest egg.

Investors analyze potential impact on tightening cycle as borrowing costs reach two-decade high.

After a record-breaking run that saw mortgage rates plunge to all-time lows and home prices soar to new highs, the U.S. housing market finally started slowing in late 2022. Mortgage companies engaged in mass layoffs, real estate economists lamented a “housing recession” and home prices seemed poised for a correction.

Rates on short-term bills are generous, with no risk. Here's a look at how Treasury bills work and how to buy them.

After 10 straight rate hikes, the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday, but hinted that additional rate hikes are possible if inflation remains stubbornly high.

The Federal Reserve’s likely decision Wednesday afternoon to leave interest rates alone for the first time in 11 meetings will raise hopes that it may be nearing the end of its rate-hiking campaign to cool inflation

Cash isn’t trash anymore thanks to 10 hikes to interest rates from the Federal Reserve. But the fattest yields in two decades won't last.

As another US bank collapses, here’s what you need to know about how to keep your money safe.

Recent bank failures may have you worried about your money

Recent bank failures may have you worried about your money

A credit crunch might be on its way.