home | banking | car | college | credit/credit card | economy | home/mortgage | insurance | investment | retirement | spending | tax | et cetera

December 14, 2004 11:43 AM

Coping With Rising Rates


Excerpt: The anticipated increase would bring the federal funds rate to 2.25 percent. Many economists see the rate hike as a way for the Federal Reserve to keep inflation, or rising prices, in check. That doesn't mean, however, consumers won't feel a pinch.


The Federal Reserve is set to meet Tuesday and most experts agree another quarter point rate hike is in the cards.

The anticipated increase (see more on what's expected) would bring the federal funds rate to 2.25 percent. Many economists see the rate hike as a way for the Federal Reserve to keep inflation, or rising prices, in check. That doesn't mean, however, consumers won't feel a pinch.

Read Full Story ...



NEW YORK - On a narrow strip of pricey real estate in lower Manhattan, the workers are in a merry mood. Investment bankers, traders and other Wall Street types are starting to find out how big, or in a few cases how small, their year-end ...
Financial Resolutions (December 11, 2004)
If you're like many Americans, getting into shape is at the top of your New Year's resolution list. For others, the New Year is a chance start over and do things differently financially. While we can't help you tone your abs, we can help you ...
IBM Cash Balance Plan Ending (December 09, 2004)
International Business Machines Corp. is set to close its cash balance pension plan to new employees and offer them a 401(k) plan, newspaper reports said Thursday. The new 401(k) plan -- which would not affect current employees or retirees and goes into effect Jan. 1 ...

Read all 32 posts in the same category of Anything Else:

‘Tis The Season For Wall Street Bonuses - Dec 17, 2004
Financial Resolutions - Dec 11, 2004
IBM Cash Balance Plan Ending - Dec 09, 2004
John Snow Staying On At Treasury - Dec 09, 2004
Topping Off the Biggest Gas Tank - Dec 07, 2004
What To Do With A Dud Gift - Dec 07, 2004
Putting Your Financial House In Online Order - Dec 07, 2004
Social Security Reform: A Guide - Dec 06, 2004
The Disparate Consensus on Health Care for All - Dec 06, 2004
Giving Children Funds As Gifts - Dec 05, 2004
Bank Machine Dispenses Fake Money - Dec 02, 2004
Account Aggregation: All-In-One Convenience - Dec 01, 2004
A Life Fulfilled - Nov 30, 2004
A Seal Of Good Giving - Nov 28, 2004
More Are Saying It With Plastic: Gift Cards The Holiday Present Of Choice - Nov 26, 2004
Use Open Enrollment To Review Health-Insurance Plan - Nov 25, 2004
The Pitfalls of VOIP - Nov 23, 2004
Business Airfares, Down 11%, Might Be Lowest Ever - Nov 22, 2004
International Lottery Scams - Nov 22, 2004
Work-at-Home Schemes - Nov 22, 2004
Medical Billing Opportunities: Worth a Second Opinion - Nov 22, 2004
The Lowdown on Chain Letters - Nov 22, 2004
The Bottom Line About Multilevel Marketing Plans - Nov 22, 2004
Get-Rich-Quick & Self-Employment Schemes - Nov 22, 2004
Could 'Biz Opp' Offers Be Out For Your Coffers? - Nov 22, 2004
Costly Coupon Scams - Nov 22, 2004
8 Lottery Winners Who Lost Their Millions - Nov 22, 2004
Ranks of U.S. Millionaires Surge - Nov 16, 2004
What Wal-Mart Knows About Customers' Habits - Nov 14, 2004
How Much Are You Really Worth? - Nov 06, 2004
What the Bush Victory Means for Consumers - Nov 03, 2004