Savings account yields are much higher than a few years ago Top rates may fall if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates ...

The U.S. economy grew at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid expansion in two years, as government and consumer spending, as well as exports, all increased. U.S ...

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance dropped to 6.22% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The 15-year, ...

The consumer price index posted a seasonally adjusted 0.4% increase for the month, the biggest gain since January, putting the annual inflation rate at 2.9%. The Labor Department reported a surprise ...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index increased 2.5% in August from year-ago levels—a decrease from July’s 2.9% rate. Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy ...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index increased 2.9% in July from year-ago levels—a tick downward from June’s 3.0% rate. Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and ...

Consumer prices rose slightly in September as the Federal Reserve prepared to cut interest rates and ease off the brakes of the U.S. economy. The consumer price index, a closely watched gauge of ...

Consumer prices rose at faster monthly and annual rates in February, according to inflation data released Tuesday by the Labor Department. The consumer price index (CPI), a closely watched gauge of ...

The CAGR, or the compound annual growth rate, simply reflects the annualized return of a metric on a compounded basis, over a given period of time. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), is the ...

The rule of 72 is a shortcut investors can use to determine how long it will take their investment to double based on a fixed annual rate of return. To use the rule of 72, divide 72 by the fixed rate ...

When you're shopping for a financial product like a savings account or CD, it can feel like you have to learn a new language to make sense of your options. Banks love to toss around terms like "APY" ...