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Chairman Ben Bernanke of the Federal Reserve expects to lower interest rates again at their meeting in March and again in April. Will this be enough to help the housing slump and revive the economy?
Global interest rates rising and the problems of the U.S. sub-prime lending market impacted European market investors on Monday as continental indices fell.
USA economy is greatly influenced by the direction of the US Dollar & how that may be influenced by the changes in interest rates, governed by the Federal Reserve. Federal Reserve is always concerned about inflation. Twin deficits impact on US Dollar.
The Federal Reserve has been working hard to influence the direction of the economy through monetary policy. The Fed attempts to expand the economy at a steady rate in order to achieve sustained long-term velocity.
The Federal Reserve, as expected, has voted to keep interest rates steady. But inflation hasn't been beaten yet.
A brief explanation of what the Fed is doing for those who don't know much about finance and economics.
The United States Federal Reserve has cut interest rates once again as it tries to keep the economy from falling into a recession.
How interest rates influence stock prices
The internet is a tool that can be used by many for a number of different things in terms of e-commerce and the like. Now, banks are starting to get in the game by offering the best bank interest rates through their websites.
Learn How to Shop for Mortgage Interest Rates
College student loan interest rates continue to rise, making consolidation that much more important.
Wouldn't lower interest rates on your credit cards just make your day? Depending on how much you owe, it might even be better than a raise in pay! It could be yours just for the asking.
Few who have take the time to sit down and add it the difference that interest rates make. After all, why would you bother, it's all taken care of for you by the loan companies.
Ben S. Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve bank, said that in spite of dramatic losses yesterday on the Shanghai and New York Stock Exchanges, the central bank still has confidence in the U.S. economy, and is predicting moderate growth during 2007.
When you're deep in credit card debt, one of your best options is to call your credit card company and ask for lower interest rates. Following are a few tips on how to negotiate lower interest rates effectively.
ING Direct doesn't offer the best interest rate around, but it's still where you should put your savings at. Learn why you should go with ING even though it doesn't have the best rates.
The big walk-in banks do not provide real incentive for saving. With typical interest rates of 1% or less, money in a savings account looses value to inflation. On-line internet banks offer an alternative, with interest rates higher than 4%.
Find ways to shop till you drop with out going broke with this educational fun review of the lowest interest credit card offers online.
You don't have to pay credit card interest. Learn how to make the credit card companies work for you and never pay credit card interest again.
Learn how to improve your credit score and ways to save you money by lowering interest rates.
Not only have interest rates for credit cards drastically risen, but many are up to 39%! Long gone are most of the days of the low-interest fee free credit cards.
The direction of interest rate changes is influenced by many factors including higher energy costs, employment rate & global interest rate changes. Federal Reserve & market traders view their own agenda regarding interest rate changes.
When Congress passed the Federal Reserve Act and President Woodrow Wilson signed it in 1913 they acted in gross violation of our Constitution.
Section 8 of Mr. Stolyarov's Intermediate Macroeconomics Problems and Solutions includes five questions on the workings of the Federal Reserve system. Answers are provided.
A quick primer explaining the organization of the Federal Reserve system.
Wake up listen to the cold hard facts about the Federal Reserve. Stop watching television and start taking control of your destiny.
On January 30,2008, the Federal Reserve cut their lending rates by .50%. This cut was made only days after a .75% cut. The rate cuts made today are making the American Dream more possible for many.
In follow up to the State of the Union Address referring to our Robust Economy, the Federal Reserve has cut the interest rates a second time in as many weeks.
Chairman of the Federal Reserve Ben S. Bernanke told Congress on January 10 and January 17 that the U.S. economy had worsened but refused to predict a recession in the near future.
I believe the thing to do is to about high oil prices is to raise interest rates. All of those interest rate cuts that have been made in the last several months in order to stimulate the economy have cheapened American money too much.
A brief explanation of how the Federal Reserve System works to influence monetary policy.
On February 1st, 2006, Ben Bernanke was sworn in as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, making him the most important figure in the world of US monetary policy. He took over the position from the widely hailed Alan Greenspan.
This article looks at the Jan. 22 Federal Reserve cut of 3/4 percent on the Federal Funds rate from 4.25% to 3.5%, and what it means to the economy.
Jim Cramer has been blasting the Federal Reserve for their irresponsibility and criminal nature.
The new rate cut by the Federal Reserve is good news for me personally and for any others. Here we look at how today's news can help individuals, business owners and the economy in general.
The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. The U.S. felt it was needed so it was created.
Lowering your credit card interest rates can save you hundreds of dollars. It's easier than you think. Just one phone call to your credit card company can lower your rates.
The problem of regulating currency the banking industry has plagued the United States since its origin. In 1913 the Federal Reserve Bank was created and exists to this day, overseeing bank operations as well as US monetary policy.
The Federal Reserve is commonly believed to be our government's "Bank." This is not true. It is a private cartel of banking interests with only the loosest connections with our government. Congress does not control it and never has.
When you deal with a bank in any way, you are dealing with the Federal Reserve System. It is something you should know about.
This morning, the Fed cut interest rates, hoping to minimize the risk of a major recession. Here's my personal take on why this may not be enough
A short examination of the despicable nature inherent to the Federal Reserve Bank and the absolute truth about your money.
For most of America's history there was no easy access to liquid assets and this state of affairs led to a series of financial panics that eventually led to the creation of the Federal Reserve.
This year, with interest rates for holiday loans as high as 7.9% at my bank -- United One Credit Union -- and with credit card interest anywhere up to 21.9%, we have decided to cut back the expense on our Christmas shopping and to have more of a homemade Christmas.
Most of us are aware that the interest rates being paid by traditional branch banks are horrendously low - somewhere in the neighborhood of half-a-percent.
An address given via satellite from Cape Town, South Africa, by Federal Reserve Chief Ben Bernanke on Tuesday caused the U.S. stock market to fall in morning trading.
Interest rates paid now on deposit accounts and other instruments are very low. Many are devising creative ways to improve upon them.
The past few years have seen lowered interest rates at unbelievable lows. More and more people have taken advantage of the low interest rates...
In response to the growing subprime mortgage crisis, the U.S. Conference of Mayors called on the Federal Reserve Board for remedies this week.
The increase in interest rates over the last four years has been far more damaging to the economy than the rise in oil prices.