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Fed rate 2023

This week’s money news

December 18, 2023 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: How to overcome the challenges buying a house in 2024. In other news: How to put a ting on it and save for a house, too, what documents to protect and how if a disaster strikes, and how the Fed affected your savings account in ’23 and what’s next.

Buying a House in 2024: What to Expect
The market remains tough for buyers, but there’s still no time like the present to start shopping.

How to Put a Ring on It and Save for a House, Too
Using practical budgeting strategies, couples can plan a wedding without giving up their homebuying dreams.

Would Your Documents Survive a Disaster? What to Protect and How
Floods, fires, historic storms — make sure you’ve got your important papers in a safe spot.

How the Fed Affected Your Savings Account in ’23 and What’s Next
Savers end 2023 on a high note. But a Fed rate pause may extend to 2024.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: buying a house in 2024, disaster, Fed rate 2023, protecting documents, savings account 2023, wedding and homebuying 2024

This week’s money news

November 6, 2023 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: New changes for Medicare in 2024. In other news: Fed hits pause on rate hikes, third times since March 2022, Black Friday shopping could look different this year, and the busiest days to fly during the winter holidays.

What’s New for Medicare in 2024?
Check next year’s premiums and deductibles, as well as program changes.

Fed Hits Pause on Rate Hikes, Third Time Since March 2022
The federal funds rate remains at 5.25% to 5.50%.

Black Friday Shopping Could Look Different This Year, Experts Say
Here’s what marketing, retail and supply chain experts expect for Black Friday 2023.

The Busiest Days to Fly During the Winter Holidays
The Sunday after Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Black Friday 2023, Fed rate 2023, Fly during the winter holidays 2023, Medicare 2024

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