We have $1 million in high yield savings and CDs set aside to buy a house. Should we move our money if the Fed cuts rates

Why you should open a CD even as the Fed continues to cut rates

An additional Federal Reserve rate cut is expected to be issued this week. Here's why you should open a CD anyway.

As the Fed cuts rates, here’s which CDs are actually increasing their APYs

The general trend since September has been lower CD yields, but some are going in the opposite direction

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

10-year Treasury yield ends below 4-month high after Fed cuts rates again

Yields on long-dated U.S. government debt dropped from their highest levels since early July on Thursday, after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected quarter-point interest-rate cut.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

‘We have been doing this alone.’ We are in our mid-50s with rental properties, CDs and stocks. But we recently downsized and want to retire. So now what?

Have an issue with your financial planner or looking for a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

We're buying more shares on the dip in this Fed rate-cut stock tied to housing

Some of this decline is probably due to profit-taking since the stock has gone straight up since Sept. 6.

Business - CNBC - October 22

We want to retire to a fun lake house, but we also want city amenities. Our budget is $450,000. Where should we go?

Looking for ideas on the best place for you to retire? Email HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

We rescued our retirement with this money-saving hack used by digital nomads and the FIRE movement

While your income remains the same, greatly reduced expenses allow you to shrink your budget and maximize your savings.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

My husband lost his job and we can no longer pay the mortgage. We have zero savings. Will we lose our home?

“What do we tell the lender?”

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

We reiterate our 1 rating on Microsoft despite its softer guidance — here's why

The numbers look different this quarter due the company re-segmenting a few businesses, but overall there's not much to complain about.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Where should we place our faith?

At a time of deep uncertainty, we should anchor our confidence in the young people who represent the next generation

Business - Financial Times - November 2

Fed cuts rates by quarter point: What it means for your money

The Federal Reserve announced it will lower interest rates by a quarter point. It’s a decision that impacts everything from home loans to credit cards. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break ...

‘This election season has been tense’: I voted for Kamala Harris and my husband voted for Donald Trump. Should I tell him?

“We have a very respectful and, for the most part, happy and healthy marriage.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

We’re 57, and our work is unpleasant and tiresome. We have $800,000 in 401(k) plans and $1.15 million in a pension. Can we just retire already?

Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

'Never in a million years did we think our baby could have a stroke'

A family from Londonderry speak of their fear after their newborn daughter had a stroke.

Here's how far CD rates have dropped this year (and why you should still open one)

The rate environment is shifting and CD rates have been falling in 2024. Here's how much they've fallen by so far.

Should we buy the preseason stretch 5? | The Big Number

On the very first episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh digs into the numbers with Dan Devine to find out if centers shooting 3s in the preseason will translate into the regular season and beyond.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

To save our democracy, we must get rid of online anonymity

How do we balance protecting a user’s privacy while holding them accountable for actions violating the law or a site’s Terms of Service?

Politics - The Hill - November 2

My boyfriend struggled to come up with a down payment when we bought our house. I have $50K in investments. Was I wrong to keep this to myself?

“I could have cashed out my investments to get us closer to a 20% down payment.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 3

Mortgage rates are likely to stay high after Trump's election win—despite Fed rate cuts

With a Republican sweep of the presidency and Congress, mortgage rates could stay well above 6% for the rest of 2024.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Why you should open a $10,000 CD before the November Fed meeting

For many savers, it makes sense to deposit $10,000 into a CD before the next Federal Reserve meeting. Here's why.

Our Daughter Is Having an Affair With a Married Man. How Do We Stop It?

A 20-something woman who lives with her parents has incurred their disappointment by continuing an affair with her former boss. Since she won’t end things, should they tell the man’s wife?

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 6

Nnamdi Madubuike: Kudos to Browns, but we know who should have won

The Ravens trailed the Browns for much of Sunday's game in Cleveland, but it looked like they had done just enough to pull out a win when Derrick Henry scored a touchdown in the final minutes of ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

4 smart home equity moves to make now that the Fed cut rates again

The Federal Reserve has issued another rate cut. Here are four smart moves home equity borrowers should make now.

If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?

The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Would the Fed ever rely on AI to decide interest rate moves? The risks are high.

Challenges of artificial intelligence directing U.S. central-bank decisions are substantial.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Big Fed rate cut was justified, but it may have acted politically, Trump economic adviser says

Kevin Hassett, who was Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers in the Trump administration from 2017 to 2019, agreed with Trump’s view that the Federal Reserve has acted politically in recent ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Fantasy Football Trade Desk: Should we buy into the Browns offense or Raheem Mostert after Week 8?

We cover trades to be made for Brian Robinson Jr., Tank Bigsby, Cade Otton, Cedric Tillman, and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Bad buffet behaviour is out of control. So should we be fined for our food waste? | Emma Beddington

I have unbridled lust when faced with a buffet – as do many others. But penalties for overfilling our plates are only one possible answer .... Should you be penalised for having eyes bigger than ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

WATCH: This hilarious pup shows us how often we should actually feed our dog in viral video

Some might say these feeding numbers are slightly skewed.

What we should have learned (but may have forgotten) from the Vietnam War

We must never again elect a president who devalues sacrifice and puts their political career above the lives of the men and women they send to war.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

‘I know it’s awkward to give advice to wealthy people’: My wife, 50, has terminal cancer. Our estate is worth $18 million. How do we prepare?

“We have two children ages 19 and 21, with one starting law school and the younger planning on medical school.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

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