DIRS.INFO The most relevant business & tech news

☆ The Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged. Here's what that means for your wallet
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

watch nowThe Federal Reserve left its target federal funds rate unchanged for the second consecutive time Wednesday. What the federal funds rate means for youThe federal funds rate, which is set by the central bank, is the interest rate at which banks borrow and lend to one another overnight. To a certain extent, many households have been shielded from the brunt of the Fed's rate hikes so far, House said. As the federal funds rate rose, the prime rate did as well, and credit card rates followed suit. If the 10-year yield stays near 5%, federal student loan interest rates could increase again when they reset in the spring, costing student borrowers even more in interest.

Persons: Brett House, that's, Sung Won Sohn, Sohn, bode, Greg McBride, Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's, Tiffany Hagler, Bankrate, Jacob Channel Organizations: Federal Reserve, Fed, Columbia Business School, Loyola Marymount University, SS Economics, Treasury, Geard, Bloomberg, Getty, Auto Locations: Larchmont , New York

☆ The Fed probably won't cut interest rates just yet — but its next move is expected to be good for Americans
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

It's expected to pause interest rate hikes. On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee is expected to announce its next interest rate decision, and a hike probably isn't in the cards. In September, the Fed paused interest rate hikes as it continued to receive promising data on the country's economic recovery. Powell has not indicated whether a interest rate cut will come this year to get consumers further relief. AdvertisementAdvertisementEven if interest rate cuts are not on the horizon anytime soon, administration officials are confident Americans will not face a recession as they enter 2024.

Persons: It's, —, Nick Bunker, Bunker, Jerome Powell, Powell, we've, Greg McBride, we're, McBride, Janet Yellen, Joelle Gamble, Gamble Organizations: Federal, Service, Fed, North America, New York Federal, Bloomberg, White, National Economic Council Locations: Israel, Ukraine

☆ Only 19% of Americans increased their emergency savings in 2023. That ‘puts households in a bind,’ expert says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

It's becoming increasingly difficult for Americans to set money aside. "Rising prices and high household expenses have been the predominant impediments to boosting emergency savings," said Greg McBride, Bankrate's chief financial analyst. "When expenses increase faster than income, that puts households in a bind." But that cash reserve is now largely gone after consumers gradually spent their excess savings from the Covid-19 pandemic years. At the same time, the Federal Reserve's most aggressive interest rate-hiking cycle in four decades made it costlier to borrow.

Persons: It's, Greg McBride, Sung Won Sohn Organizations: Finance, Social Security, Loyola Marymount University, SS Economics

☆ How the long-awaited recession became a 'richsession' for America's wealthy
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Delon Thornton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Sticky inflation, white-collar layoffs, and surging interest rates are all putting pressure on a certain type of American — higher-income earners. The same year, 1.8 million Americans lost their millionaire status, according to UBS' 2023 Global Wealth Survey. Bank of America's Consumer Checkpoint Survey for September 2023 found that high-income households have become more pessimistic about the economy. The same group also appears more cautious about spending because of soft wage growth and slowing job creation for high earners. Watch the video above to find out more about how the so-called "richcession" could affect the entire economy.

Persons: Greg McBride Organizations: UBS, Survey, Bank of America's Locations: U.S

☆ Loan approval: Why has it gotten so much harder?
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Magnusson said that while she used USAA for a personal loan in the past, this time, the process felt very different. Lately, it may take more than just a good credit score for many people to get approved for a loan. Deutsche Bank recently told investors that bank lending conditions look “consistent with recession levels,” even though the US is not currently in a recession. Magnusson said she was “in tears” after spending hours on the phone with USAA to secure the loan over multiple days. McBride said that although loan application rejections are up and standards are tougher, getting a loan is still possible for those with good credit.

Persons: Cheryl Magnusson, Magnusson, “, USAA, ”, Greg McBride, —, ” McBride, Nathan Howard, McBride, William Brown, Brown, we’ve, ” Brown, “ I’ve, I’ve, Darlene Johnson, ” Johnson, Scott Olson Organizations: CNN, Federal Reserve Bank of New, Consumer, Deutsche Bank, Eccles Federal Reserve, Bloomberg, Getty, Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, Navy, Suncoast Credit Union, Suncoast, Mortgage Bankers Association, Federal Reserve Locations: Arizona, Washington , DC, Silicon, Florida, Hawthorn Woods , Illinois

Since the central bank kicked off its policy-tightening campaign in March 2022 — boosting interest rates 11 times — income investors have benefited from higher yields on Treasurys, money market funds and certificates of deposit. "From here, even if rates go higher you are locking in some really good income." If you're willing to sacrifice a little bit of liquidity, select banks will pay even higher yields. Drivers of those increases include higher-for-longer interest rates, and competition from Treasurys and money market funds, Graseck added. Money market funds Rates on money market funds have also jumped substantially since the rate-hiking campaign started.

Persons: Greg McBride, reinvest, US2Y, Treasurys, Sameer Samana, Sallie Mae, Morgan Stanley's Betsy Graseck, Graseck, — CNBC's Michael Bloom, Nick Wells Organizations: Federal Reserve, Fed, Treasury, Wells, Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Savings, Synchrony, Bread Financial, Investment Company Locations: maturities, Wells Fargo

☆ The Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged. Here's how it impacts your money
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

As the federal funds rate rose, the prime rate did as well, and credit card rates followed suit. The average rates for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage "remain anchored north of 7%," said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's chief economist. Already, the average rate for a HELOC is up to 9.12%, the highest in 22 years, according to Bankrate. Student loansFederal student loan rates are also fixed, so most borrowers aren't immediately affected by the Fed's moves. But undergraduate students who take out new direct federal student loans are now paying 5.50% — up from 4.99% in the 2022-23 academic year and 3.73% in 2021-22.

Persons: that's, Matt Schulz, Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's, Greg McBride Organizations: Treasury, Bankrate.com, LendingTree

☆ How to get an even higher CD rate than you see advertised
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Higher yields on certificates of deposit are out there, but you'll have to venture beyond your favorite bank to get them. "There could be as much as a 50-basis point difference going to a brokered CD," he said. Brokered vs. bank offerings With a bank CD, the investor goes directly to the institution to buy the instrument. For instance, brokered CDs purchased via Vanguard begin at 1 to 3 months and go out beyond 10 years. The value of the CD will fluctuate with interest rates, with the price declining as yields run higher.

Persons: Malcolm Ethridge, Greg McBride, McBride, Ethridge, Michael Bloom Organizations: Wealth, Vanguard, Bankrate.com . Bank, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Locations: Rockville , Maryland

☆ The Federal Reserve may not hike interest rates this week. What that means for you
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Artistgndphotography | E+ | Getty ImagesThe Federal Reserve is likely to skip an interest rate hike when it meets this week, experts predict. The central bank has already raised interest rates 11 times since last year — the fastest pace of tightening since the early 1980s. The average rates for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage "remain anchored north of 7%," said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's chief economist. Auto loan rates top 7%Even though auto loans are fixed, payments are getting bigger because the price for all cars is rising along with the interest rates on new loans. Federal student loans are now at 5.5%Federal student loan rates are also fixed, so most borrowers aren't immediately affected by the Fed's moves.

Persons: Greg McBride, that's, Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's, McBride Organizations: Finance, Money, Homeowners, U.S, Treasury, Auto Locations: LendingTree, Federal

☆ What Happens When Wall Street Buys Most of the Homes on Your Block?
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-16 | by ( Ronda Kaysen | Ella Koeze | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +21 min

Alvin and Patricia Maisonet bought their house in Bradfield Farms almost a decade ago. Bradfield Farms fit the bill: It is in an area that, in 2020, was 35 percent Black and 11 percent Latino, according to census data. Tarchia Barber chose to rent in Bradfield Farms because of the neighborhood’s rural feel. The RentersTarchia Barber liked the rural feel of Bradfield Farms, with cul-de-sacs and shady streets surrounded by farmland and woods. A school bus drops off students in Bradfield Farms, a quiet neighborhood where parents say their children often roam freely.

Persons: Ronda Kaysen, Ella Koeze, Logan Cyrus Sept, “, Alvin Maisonet, Maisonet, Patricia Maisonet, Joggers, ”, Alvin, Kelli Enos, Cash, can’t, Laurie Goodman, “ Covid, David Howard, Keith R, Madeline Bankson, They’re, Jessica Moreno, Tarchia Barber, Barber, He’d, Nikki Sloup, Sloup, Becky Johnson, didn’t, Johnson, Jesus ”, Greg McBride, Hall, Brandon Little, Keller Williams, Bradfield, “ We’ve, Jade Rahmani, Keefe, “ It’s, ” Mr, Rahmani, Enos, ” Dana Hartness, James M, Hasty, Ms, Lisa Damas, Kasey, Jim Sylvester, Sylvester, Hartness, —, — she’s, Dana Hartness, She’s Organizations: →, HomeRiver, Investor, Vegas, Kansas City, Antonio, Houston, Investors, New York Times, Homeowners, “, Bradfield Farms, Charlotte Airport, NORTH, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH, CAROLINA SOUTH, Bradfield, Housing Finance, Center, Urban Institute, National Rental Home, Rentals, Florida State University, Equity, Bankrate.com, Sheree, Nationwide, Facebook, Mecklenburg Police Locations: Ronda, Charlotte, N.C, Bradfield Farms, Bradfield, Paterson , N.J, United States, ATTOM, Atlanta, Phoenix, Memphis, Birmingham, Ala, Orlando, Fla, Jacksonville, Tampa, Kansas, Mo, NORTH CAROLINA, CAROLINA SOUTH CAROLINA, “, American, North Carolina, New Jersey, Peru

☆ A rise in car prices would hit consumers already facing higher payments.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( J. Edward Moreno | More About J. Edward Moreno | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Prices are rising, options are limited and interest rates are higher than they’ve been in over 20 years. The Federal Reserve started raising interest rates in March last year to combat inflation, eventually pushing its benchmark rate to the highest level since 2001. That has had an effect on rates for auto loans, which are now about 7.4 percent on average for new cars and 11.2 percent for used cars, according to Edmunds. Higher interest rates mean those who can put off buying a new car until next year or later, probably will. High rates were the top factor holding back business for car dealers this quarter, according to a recent survey from Cox Automotive.

Persons: It’s, they’ve, “ You’re, ”, Greg McBride Organizations: Federal Reserve, Bankrate, Cox Automotive Locations: Edmunds

☆ Inflation sped up again in August
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests inflation is still too high, given the Fed's 2% target. The index for gas climbed 10.6% month over month, way more than the previous month over month increase of 0.2%. The new report also shows how much core CPI increased in August, a key inflation measure that excludes food and energy. Year over year, core CPI soared by 4.3%, same as the forecast of 4.3% and below July's increase of 4.7%. While the Fed has been fighting inflation with interest rate hikes, there may be more to come as inflation is still above the central bank's target 2%.

Persons: Greg McBride, Bankrate, McBride Organizations: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Service, Index, of Labor Statistics, BLS, CPI Locations: That's, Wall, Silicon

☆ Here's the inflation breakdown for August 2023, in one chart
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty ImagesInflation rose in August on the back of higher gasoline prices, according to the consumer price index. Gasoline was the largest contributor to inflation in August, accounting for more than half of the increase, according to the BLS. This pared-down measure — known as "core" CPI — fell to an annual rate of 4.3% in August from 4.7% in July. On a monthly basis, core inflation rose slightly, to 0.3% in August from 0.2% in July. The increase in monthly core CPI "is a little bump in the road," said Kayla Bruun, senior economist at Morning Consult.

Persons: Andrew Hunter, Hunter, Kayla Bruun, " Bruun, Greg McBride, Ben Bernanke, Olivier Blanchard, Scott Olson Organizations: Anadolu Agency, Getty, Capital Economics, U.S . Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI, AAA, BLS, Transportation, U.S . Department, Morning, Bankrate, U.S . Federal Reserve, Peterson Institute for International Economics Locations: Virginia, U.S

☆ This week’s US inflation data is very important. Here’s why
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

All this uncertainty has led markets to lack conviction, flip-flopping as conflicting narratives around inflation rates and Fed hikes prevail. But this week’s readings — just a few days ahead of the Fed’s September policy meeting -— could give the markets direction. “Getting core inflation to 2% won’t come quickly, and upside risks remain,” said Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate. And while the Fed generally looks at core inflation, the impact of crude prices often extends into other areas of the economy. Pensions and inflation adjustments: The UAW wants a return of traditional pension payment plans and retiree health care for all UAW members.

Persons: There’s, —, Price, Jason Pride, Michael Reynolds, Glenmede, ”, Greg McBride, David Kelly, Chris Isidore, Shawn Fain, they’re, Chris, Jordan Valinsky, Instacart, “ Organizations: CNN Business, Bell, New York CNN, United Auto Workers, Federal, Consumer, of America, JPMorgan Asset Management, UAW, Ford, Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, Workers, Union Locations: New York, China, Saudi Arabia, Russia, America, Instacart

Money market funds, on the other hand — while also generally safe — are a bit riskier, experts said. Investors who prefer money market funds may opt for government money market funds, which carry slightly less risk, Elliott said. YieldMoney market funds tend to pay a slightly higher interest rate relative to high-yield savings accounts, Elliott said. TaxesInterest income for both high-yield savings and money funds is taxed as regular income, experts said. However, some money market funds may carry tax benefits, said Eric Bronnenkant, head of tax at Betterment.

Persons: Kamila Elliott, Elliott, Greg McBride, They've, McBride, Treasurys —, Eric Bronnenkant, Bronnenkant Organizations: Wealth Partners, CNBC, Bankrate, Federal Reserve, Deposit Insurance Corporation, Treasury, Lehman, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Investor Protection Corporation, Investors, Data, Federal, Consumers, U.S Locations: Atlanta

☆ Mortgage rate tipping point: Homeowners say roughly 5% is the magic number to move
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Higher interest rates created a 'golden handcuff' effectSince it's unlikely rates will drop anytime soon, this has created a so-called golden handcuff effect. Similar to the financial incentives employers may offer to discourage employees from leaving a company, homeowners are now bound by their low mortgage rate. They don't want to move now and give up that low rate to buy at a higher rate. Between 1978 and 1981, mortgage rates similarly doubled from around 9% to more than 18%, compelling more homeowners to hold on to their homes. However, "mortgage rates weren't at record lows in the late 70s before they started to skyrocket in the early 80s, nor did home prices increase as rapidly," Channel said.

Persons: Nicole Bachaud, Bachaud, John Burns, Tomas Philipson, Bob, Terri Wood, Bob Wood Bob Wood, Terri, It's, Wood, he'd, Greg McBride, Jacob Channel Organizations: Finance, John Burns Research & Consulting, University of Chicago, White House Council, Economic Advisers, CNBC Locations: Mobile , Alabama, Tennessee, LendingTree

☆ Despite crackdown on junk fees, this banking surcharge just hit a record high
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

eclipse_images | E+ | Getty ImagesATM fees rise while overdraft, NSF fees fall"ATM fees are biting harder than ever," said Greg McBride, Bankrate's chief financial analyst. When factoring in the combined fees for using an out-of-network ATM, the average fee is $4.73, also a fresh high. On the upside, overdraft fees and non-sufficient funds fees are now significantly lower. watch nowHowever, few banks have done away with them altogether: 91% of banks still charge overdraft and 70% charge non-sufficient funds fees, Bankrate also found. "Despite recent progress in addressing overdraft fees, the job is far from complete," said Nadine Chabrier, the Center for Responsible Lending's senior policy counsel, in a statement.

Persons: Greg McBride, Bankrate, Nadine Chabrier Organizations: Getty, CFPB, Bank of America, Center

☆ The Fed isn't done fighting inflation — but it'll ensure its next big decision won't bring 'unnecessary harm' to consumers
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-25 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

He did not specify what the bank's next move will be and committed to reaching the 2% inflation target. On Friday, Powell took the podium for the Fed's annual economic policy symposium hosted by the Kansas City Fed. Doing too much could also do unnecessary harm to the economy," Powell said during his remarks. The unemployment rate has offered another promising sign for the Fed in its inflation fight. Chair Powell must maintain the Fed's pause on rate hikes and avoid further rate increases that threaten our economy and risk throwing Americans out of work."

Persons: Jerome Powell, Jackson, Powell, —, it's, Massachusetts Sen, Elizabeth Warren, Greg McBride Organizations: Service, Kansas City Fed, Fed, Democratic Locations: Wall, Silicon, Jackson Hole , Wyoming, Massachusetts

☆ Inflation ticked up in July, pausing a year of slowing price growth
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Inflation as measured by the CPI was expected to accelerate, with a year-over-year CPI forecast of 3.3% for July after June's 12-month change of 3.0%. Inflation had been cooling for 12 straight months before the latest CPI release. That increase is around the forecast, a year-over-year increase of 4.8%. The food index surged 4.9% year over year in July. "Despite elevated inflation, longer-term inflation expectations appear to remain well anchored, as reflected in a broad range of surveys of households, businesses, and forecasters, as well as measures from financial markets."

Persons: That's, Tom Garretson, Garretson, Greg McBride, Jerome Powell Organizations: Service, Index, Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI, RBC Wealth Management, Federal Locations: Wall, Silicon

☆ Here's the inflation breakdown for July, in one chart
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

July's CPI report was "better than we were expecting," said Eugenio Aleman, chief economist at Raymond James. Nearly all of the monthly inflation increase came from shelter costs, which increased by 0.4% and were up 7.7% compared with one year ago. Despite rising oil costs, energy prices increased just 0.1% in July and food increased 0.2%, according to the bureau. However, there was relief for used vehicle prices, which dropped by 1.3%, and medical care services, which were down 0.4%. 'Jumping oil prices' is a threat to inflation targetwatch nowMillions of households are 'stretched financially'Despite falling inflation, many Americans are still feeling the pinch of higher prices.

Persons: July's, Eugenio Aleman, Raymond James, it's, Aleman, Greg McBride, It's Organizations: U.S . Bureau of Labor Statistics, July's CPI Locations: U.S

☆ Average consumer carries $5,947 in credit card debt — a 10-year high
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

On the heels of another rate hike last month by the Federal Reserve, the average credit card rate is now more than 20% on average, an all-time high. "People aren't financing purchases at 20% because they have other options," said Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate. "As a result, they are tapping into these available credit products to help them cope with rising expenses." As the number of credit card accounts in the U.S. rose, delinquencies notched higher, the report said. How to tackle high-interest credit card debtkrisanapong detraphiphat | Moment | Getty Images

Persons: John Sedunov, Greg McBride, Sedunov, Gen, TransUnion, Michele Raneri, Raneri Organizations: New York Fed, Villanova University's School of Business, Federal Reserve, Bankrate, TransUnion Locations: U.S

☆ What to do if your Wells Fargo deposit is missing
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Los Angeles CNN —Wells Fargo is once again cleaning up trouble with its customers’ bank accounts, and there are several steps you can take if you’ve been affected. Wells Fargo confirmed on Friday that the issue, which began on Thursday, is still ongoing. This isn’t the first time money has temporarily disappeared from some customer accounts at Wells Fargo. Still, if you’ve noticed missing funds from a Wells Fargo account or any bank account, you should contact your bank directly, according to the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. For those with a linked savings account at Wells Fargo, McBride advises transferring money from that account to cover any payments in the short term.

Persons: Wells, you’ve, Wells Fargo, ”, Greg McBride, McBride, ” McBride, “ Don’t Organizations: Los Angeles CNN, CNN, Bankrate, Consumer Financial, Bureau, OCC Locations: Wells Fargo, Wells

☆ 36% of Americans have more debt than emergency savings—how to save money and pay off loans simultaneously
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( Isabel Engel | In Isabel--Engel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

That's according to a recent Bankrate study, which finds that 36% of American consumers have more credit card debt than emergency savings. "We have seen credit card debt rising really ever since inflation started to exert pressure on household budgets in 2022," McBride says. This year's gap between savings and credit card debt (36%) is the highest in 13 years, up substantially from 22% in 2022, he adds. If you're struggling to choose whether to focus on minimizing credit card debt or begin building up your emergency savings, McBride suggests aiming to balance both. When tackling credit card debt, there are two well-known strategies you can use: the snowball method and the avalanche method.

Persons: Bankrate, Greg McBride, McBride, you've, that's Organizations: CNBC

☆ Why so many Americans feel trapped in their homes by their low-rate mortgages
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-01 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty ImagesThe recent spike in mortgage rates has created a so-called golden handcuff effect. For homeowners, a low mortgage rate is similar. Nearly 82% of home shoppers said they felt "locked-in" by their existing low-rate mortgage, according to a recent survey by Realtor.com. Between 1978 and 1981, mortgage rates similarly doubled from around 9% to more than 18%, compelling more homeowners to hold on to their homes. Mortgage rates may not return to sub-3% levels again anytime soon — if ever.

Persons: Bob, Terri Wood, Bob Wood Bob Wood, Terri, It's, Wood, Tomas Philipson, Philipson, Saul Loeb, he'd, Zillow, Greg McBride, Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's, Jacob Channel Organizations: University of Chicago, White House Council, Economic Advisers, AFP, Getty, Jacob Channel Locations: Mobile , Alabama, Tennessee, Arlington , Virginia, Bankrate.com, LendingTree

☆ Interest rates just went up again: What the latest Fed move means for you
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

And the Fed’s preferred inflation measure — the core Personal Consumption Expenditures Index — inched down to 4.6% in its latest reading. Credit cards remain very expensiveWhen Fed rates go up, so do credit card rates. So it’s not surprising that card rates in the past year have been trending at around 20-year highs. As of July 19, the average credit card interest rate is 20.44%, down slightly from the 20.58% recorded the week before, according to Bankrate.com. Second-quarter data from the Fed shows the average rate for them is 22.16%.

Persons: ”, Greg McBride, Michele Raneri, you’ll, it’s, Matt Schulz, Cardholders, Freddie Mac, they’d, McBride, Anna Bahney Organizations: New, New York CNN, Federal Reserve, Consumer, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Fed, LendingTree Locations: New York

Search resuls for: "Greg McBride"

25 mentions found