How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More

• Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: What that means for mortgages, credit cards and more

  The Fed is staying on the sidelines, for now, but some consumer loan rates are changing.
  
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• Who qualifies for credit card debt forgiveness?

  Are you looking for a fast way out of credit card debt? Credit card debt forgiveness might help. Here's how.
  
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• What are today's mortgage and mortgage refinance interest rates?

  Knowing today's mortgage rates can help new homebuyers and homeowners looking to lock in a good deal.
  
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• How to qualify for a credit card hardship program this spring

  If you need extra help with your credit card debt, there are a few ways to qualify for a hardship program now.
  
  CBS News - Mar. 12

• How much does a $200,000 home equity loan cost per month in 2025?

  Home equity loan rates have declined, making a $200,000 loan more affordable. Here's what it could cost monthly now.
  
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• What are today's savings interest rates?

  You can open a high-yield savings account today and start earning more on the money you save.
  
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• The Fed will update its rate projections Wednesday. Here's what to expect

  If market pricing is correct, there's virtually no chance central bank policymakers budge from the current level of their key interest rate.
  
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• Weekly mortgage demand pulls back, as interest rates rise for the first time in 9 weeks

  Mortgage rates fell for the first time in nine weeks, causing a pullback in mortgage demand, especially refinancing.
  
  CNBC - 9h

• Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week

  Mortgage demand for both homebuying and refinancing reacted to yet another drop in mortgage rates, which are now down for the sixth straight week.
  
  CNBC - Mar. 12

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  Does the Fed Share the Stock Market’s Worry About the Economy?

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  Social Security Will Require Online or In Person Identity Checks

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  Egg Prices Have Dropped, Though You May Not Have Noticed

  Wholesale egg prices are about half what they were last month. Fewer bird flu outbreaks and weakened consumer demand are contributing to the decline, economists say.
  
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  Japan Reaches Peak Shohei Ohtani as Dodgers and Cubs Open MLB Season

  Major League Baseball has had no shortage of stars, but it has never seen a sensation like Ohtani, who is Japan’s answer to Babe Ruth.
  
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