Kit Pulliam

3 days ago | businessinsider.com | Sophia Acevedo |Kit Pulliam |Henry Blodget

It's a good idea to start preparing your budget for the higher prices that tariffs might bring. d3sign/Getty Images 2025-04-21T16:18:27Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Year-over-year inflation was lower than expected in March, with the CPI reporting rates of 2.4%.

3 weeks ago | businessinsider.com | Kit Pulliam |Sophia Acevedo

Opening checking and savings accounts together can earn you bonuses and high interest rates. South_agency/Getty Images 2025-03-29T11:15:02Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . After last week's Fed meeting, concerns over stagflation are beginning to rise.

1 month ago | businessinsider.com | Kit Pulliam |Sophia Acevedo

Personal Finance Taxes You can use your tax refund as an extra savings boost if you're concerned about a possible recession. fizkes/Getty Images/iStockphoto Stock volatility caused by President Donald Trump's tariff plans has sparked fear of a recession. Financial planners share ways to make a tax refund count if you are wary of economic conditions. Keeping strong savings, paying off high-APR debts, and investing while stocks are down can all help.

1 month ago | businessinsider.com | Kit Pulliam |Sophia Acevedo

Personal Finance Banking Financial planners explain how their advice has shifted since the September 2024 Fed cut. FG Trade Latin/Getty Images Six months ago, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time since early 2020. It may be beneficial to increase your emergency savings due to the economic environment. Bonds and CDs can also help you lock in high rates before they drop, but do your research.

1 month ago | businessinsider.com | Kit Pulliam |Sophia Acevedo

Personal Finance Banking Certificates of Deposit Opening a high-interest CD will let you lock in a good interest rate with low risk. d3sign/Getty Images Stock market volatility spurred by President Donald Trump's tariff plans has made investing risky. Opening a high-yield CD can help you lock in high interest without worrying about losing money. No-penalty CDs can help you avoid early withdrawal penalties in case of emergency withdrawals.