After more than a year of interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, bond yields have risen to levels not seen in more than a decade. The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond has reached 5% for the first time since 2007, drastically up...
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September 22nd was the last day of summer and the transition to fall is upon us. School is back in session, Monday night football is back, pumpkin spice flavors everything, and open enrollment for Medicare starts October 15th. The good news is that you...
Social Security recipients received an 8.7% increase in their benefit amounts in 2023, the largest increase since 1981. The next increase will be announced in October and will be much lower this time. Due to average monthly inflation continuing to go down from last...
In today’s fast-paced world, the need for quicker, more efficient payment methods has become increasingly essential. The Federal Reserve announced on July 20, 2023 the launch of its instant payment system, the FedNow® Service. Designed to provide faster and more convenient payment options, this...
Banks are financial institutions that provide various services to individuals and businesses, such as checking and savings accounts, credit cards, loans, and investments. But how do banks make money from these services? Here are some of the main ways these financial giants generate substantial...
Even if you have never been subjected to an investment fraudster’s sales pitch, you probably know someone who has. Following the legendary Willie Sutton principle, fraudsters tend to go “where the money is”—and that means targeting older Americans who are nearing or already in...