The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced its second consecutive interest rate cut, bringing the benchmark interest rate to the lowest it’s been in three years. The quarter-point rate cut passed in a ...

Sean Messier is a personal finance writer with a focus on credit. He’s written for Credit Card Insider, plus several other national and global brands. Tfilm / Getty Images The Federal Reserve cut its ...

If you were hoping the Federal Reserve's December rate cut would make your credit card bill easier to pay off, credit specialist John Ulzheimer says there are other, more important factors to consider ...

The last time the Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate was on Sept. 17 when the benchmark rate was reduced by a quarter point. The Fed cut rates three times in 2024. The average 30-year fixed ...

The first interest-rate cut of the year is here, and it could eventually mean savings for Americans. The Fed meeting follows soft job growth, rising unemployment, and increasing inflation rates. A ...

There are four broad types of credit cards to choose from depending on your goals: credit-building cards, balance transfer cards, low-interest cards and rewards cards. To find the right credit card, ...