Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

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It’s been a year since the Federal Reserve made a move on interest rates. But that trend may soon end: CME Group’s FedWatch tool shows an 92.2% chance of a quarter point cut and 7.5% of a half-point ...

Savings account interest rates change often, so it’s not uncommon for the banks with the best rates to differ month-to-month. As you compare savings account rates, consider other features like fees, ...

IDAHO, USA — Idaho homebuyers are finally seeing relief as mortgage rates dropped to their lowest level in more than a year, with the 30-year fixed rate falling out of the high 6% range for the first ...

Getting the best 30-year mortgage rate possible can save you thousands of dollars a year. So it's vital to stay informed about economic factors that influence rates. While the Fed does not directly ...

Capital One agreed to a $425 million settlement over its 360 Savings account interest rates. Here’s what you need to know. Capital One agreed to pay a total of $425 million to customers who filed a ...

The best one-year CD rates are currently competitive with longer-term CD rates. Short-term CDs can capture higher-than-average yields while providing flexibility to roll over into a more favorable CD ...

With over four years of experience writing in the housing market space, Robin Rothstein demystifies mortgage and loan concepts, helping first-time homebuyers and homeowners make informed decisions as ...

Canada's unemployment rate reached nearly its highest point since 2016 as the economy shed 66,000 jobs in August, according to new data from Statistics Canada. The unemployment rate rose 0.2 ...

In its 56th meeting, the GST Council rolled out a new two-slab structure of 5% and 18%, terming it a Diwali bonanza for consumers. With rates on cement, marble, granite, fly ash bricks, and boards ...

After consistently teetering around capacity, the Dallas County Jail exceeded the maximum number of inmates it can hold for the first time in two decades over Labor Day weekend, said Dallas County ...