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What the Fed's rate pause means for your money

CBS America · 21 days ago
CBS America
CBS America
21 days ago

With interest rates holding steady for the fifth time, Jill Schlesinger explains how it affects credit cards, car loans, mortgages and savings.

Breakdown
  • The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates steady for the fifth consecutive time. 8s
  • Borrowers face high interest rates on credit cards, car loans, and personal loans. 24s
  • Savers benefit from higher rates on savings accounts and CDs, ranging from 3.5 to 4.5 percent. 1m 10s
  • The Fed is holding rates steady due to concerns about inflation. 1m 37s
  • Despite slowing inflation, overall prices remain high and economic growth has slowed. 2m 8s
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