Tag Archives: Federal Reserve

Following 11 consecutive interest rate hikes, the Federal Reserve Bank held interest rates steady at a range of 5.25 percent to 5.50 percent in September 2023. For some investors, rising interest rates may present market opportunities and a potential increase in income; for others, a watchful eye may be needed. A key investing strategy to consider […]

Looking back over the past two decades of the subprime mortgage crisis and the COVID pandemic, we are reminded that good times do not last forever. In each of these circumstances, we learned that the best way to protect yourself during hard times is to plan and prepare for a potential downturn while the economy […]

When it comes to inflation there are various factors to consider. In this episode, the Relatable Finance guys talk with economics professor Dr. Jeff Ankrom who shares his views on various aspects to consider, and how the Federal Reserve factors into all of this.