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If the Fed cuts interest rates later this year, savings and CD yields will likely fall too. Here’s what the central bank is projecting right now.

The Federal Reserve's 'dot plot' and economic projections showed that Fed officials aren't hurrying to cut interest rates and expect unemployment to rise while inflation remains stubbornly high.

The Senate on Wednesday passed the GENIUS Act, a breakthrough for the cryptocurrency industry that could have a far-reaching impact on government finances and monetary policy.

Investopedia's Caleb Silver thinks some investors' feelings might be getting the best of them and that the "smoke is a lot worse than the fire" when it comes to the economy.

Early 401 (k) withdrawals — before age 59.5— typically cost you 10% in penalties plus your regular income tax rate. If you're in the 12% tax bracket and withdraw $5,000 for an emergency, you ...

Economic uncertainty can lead to rash decisions that cause trouble for investors. The best course of action? Remain calm and consider these strategies to help protect your money.

Billionaire Bill Ackman has invested $900 million to transform Howard Hughes Holdings into a "modern-day Berkshire Hathaway." Can his ambitious plan succeed despite skeptical investors, high ...

A recent Gallup study showed that 40% of Americans don't have retirement savings. Financial experts weighed in to offer advice on how to start saving for retirement.

Shares of Lululemon Athletica sank 20% Friday after the apparel maker's second-quarter outlook came in below estimates, and the company also cut its full-year profit forecast.

Before joining Investopedia, David Marino-Nachison was an editor at The Wall Street Journal focused mainly on daily markets and investing news. He also worked on The Journal’s publishing desk ...