What the Fed's latest interest-rate hike means for your money
"Extraordinary" rate hike comes on the heels of another sharp increase in June. That means debt is about to get more expensive.
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"Extraordinary" rate hike comes on the heels of another sharp increase in June. That means debt is about to get more expensive.
WBZ-TV's David Wade breaks down what the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike means for you.
"Inflation is much too high," Fed Chair Jay Powell said of the U.S. central bank's largest rate hike since 1994.
A blogger has come up with a way to get people to save more: zero dollar days.
The Federal Reserve raised a key interest rate to a quarter of a percent Wednesday, marking the end of a decade of near-zero rates.
Federal Reserve chairwoman Janet Yellen "felt dehydrated at the end of a long speech under bright lights" Thursday in Massachusetts and was seen by medical personnel as a precaution, the Fed said in a statement.
According to the National Council on Aging, more than 13 million older adults are considered economically insecure, living on less than $22,000 a year.
The financial choices in our lives are overwhelming. It's become a lot more complicated and involves a lot more planning than it used to.
Lawrence Summers, who was considered the leading candidate to succeed Ben Bernanke as Federal Reserve chairman, has withdrawn from consideration, the White House said Sunday.
According to The Fair Isaac Company, 37% of consumers who use credit cards carry more than $10,000 of debt.
The latest Federal Reserve numbers from January has revolving consumer debt at $851 billion dollars.
A new study by the Federal Reserve finds that the Greater Boston labor force is much younger than earlier believed.
On Monday, the Treasury Department sold 553,846,153 shares in AIG on Monday, turning an $18 billion profit on the $32.50 a share price.
Stocks burst forward after positive comments from the head of the Federal Reserve.
The Office of Consumer Affairs' survey found many don't do enough to protect their finances.
Which do you want first? The good news coming out of the Federal Reserve's latest survey of New England business? Or the bad news? I'll give you both.
According to the National Council on Aging, more than 13 million older adults are considered economically insecure, living on less than $22,000 a year.
Police say they're investigating a rash of graffiti vandalism in Downtown Boston that took place in the last 24 hours.
Credit has been the number one concern at my conferences this past winter, not unemployment but debt!
The Federal Reserve checks in with local businesses eight times a year to gauge how the economy is doing.
Despite high unemployment in the region, experts see a labor shortage looming in New England.
The Federal Reserve this time around is pumping more than half a trillion dollars into the economy, and this economic decision made by anonymous faces far away has the power to reach your wallet.
"Bob's Burgers" actor Eugene Mirman said in a social media post Friday that he is doing "relatively alright" after crashing his car into a New Hampshire toll booth.
There will be no military flyover for the Boston Red Sox home opener at Fenway Park.
Easter is Sunday. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
It's Opening Day at Fenway Park and the Boston Red Sox really need a win.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
There will be no military flyover for the Boston Red Sox home opener at Fenway Park.
It's Opening Day at Fenway Park and the Boston Red Sox really need a win.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
"Bob's Burgers" actor Eugene Mirman said Friday that he is doing "relatively alright" after crashing his car into a New Hampsire toll booth.
The WBZ I-Team has uncovered a no-bid contract for an MBTA consultant who collected $713,000 in public funds working almost exclusively from his home in South Carolina.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
In the last four years there were 168 threats made against trial court judges in Massachusetts, according to state records.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Easter is Sunday. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
A Framingham, Massachusetts bakery that was well known for its pizza trays has closed for good.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Boston, which had won four straight, got a goal from Fraser Minten. Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves in the loss.
Jaylen Brown scored 43 points, Jayson Tatum had his first triple-double of the season and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 147-129 on Wednesday night.
Carlos Correa put Houston on top with a three-run homer to lead the Astros to a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox to complete a three-game sweep.
Plate umpire Mark Wegner acknowledged he lost track of the count during Cam Smith's nine-pitch walk Tuesday night in the fifth inning of the Houston Astros' 9-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.
Boston College introduced new basketball coach Luke Murray, even though he's not quite ready to full commit to the job yet as his current team is in the Final Four.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.