A hotter-than-expected inflation report is putting pressure on the Federal Reserve, raising the possibility of another rate ...

If you have a variable-rate mortgage, are you wondering, "If interest rates go up, how much will my monthly payments increase ...

Today, the Federal Reserve increased its target interest rate by 25 basis points — its first rate hike in more than three years. When the Fed changes interest rates, the impact reaches far beyond Wall ...

Federal Reserve policymakers began their two-day meeting to set interest rate policy on Tuesday, and for the first time in years, the outcome of the vote is a true mystery to investors. Mysterious ...

The Federal Reserve doesn't set student loan rates directly, but its federal funds rate influences the 10-year Treasury yield (which determines federal loan rates) and the prime rate (which determines ...

Jen Smith is a personal finance expert specializing in student loans, paying off debt, and investing. When she's not writing she's the co-host of the award-winning Frugal Friends Podcast. damircudic / ...