The Federal Reserve raised the interest rates by a quarter point this week


💸 The Federal Reserve raised the interest rates by a quarter point this week.

What does this mean for you? Well, the good news is that it's a rate increase that’s slightly smaller than the previous rate hikes, but it also brings the rate to its highest level in fifteen years. Fears of a recession have not yet been swayed, and inflation cannot be stifled so easily. But the Fed remains strong-willed that an eventually cooled economy will begin to normalize the situation. However, if you’re planning on buying a home, a car, or a large appliance… you’re likely to feel the burn on this one - again.

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