Even without a stimulus deal, the Fed, which held interest rates near zero, can help everyday Americans. Here’s how

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The Federal Reserve remains committed to providing financial help for those who are struggling amid the coronavirus crisis.

and a growing number of Americans feeling severely cash-strapped, rock-bottom borrowing rates can help, even without getting into the politics of another Covid relief package.which is what banks charge one another for short-term borrowing, is not the rate that consumers pay, the Fed's moves still affect the borrowing and saving rates they see every day.are near a four-year low of 16.03%, down from a high of 17.85% when the Fed started cutting rates last July, according to Bankrate.

Still, for those looking for a stopgap, credits cards are one of the most expensive ways to borrow money. Further, if delinquencies and defaults begin to rise, card rates will head higher, too, as banks try to shelter themselves from risk, according to Matt Schulz, chief industry analyst at LendingTree, an online loan marketplace."It's a good time for cardholders to focus on knocking down their card debt," Schulz said. "Whether that means getting a balance transfer credit card, a personal loan or something else, those struggling with debt need to do something.

In fact, other short-term borrowing rates are significantly lower. The average interest rate on personal loans is currently about

 

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jdickler Need many help

Seriously, the rich are just getting richer, that’s really what’s happening. To help consumers,, require banks to lower the credit card interest rates, require banks to pay a minimum of 3% and as much as 6% in CD’s and savings accounts.

Wow. Corporate media so out of touch. Clueless. Here's how it works. If you really need the money, that's a red flag to lenders and they'll never lend to you. Refinancing a house is a nightmare.

Don't read this crap.

You have to be kidding me... REALLY.

Sure, get rid of child support...!

Utter garbage. Mortgage and loan forgiveness is required.

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