The Federal Reserve has finally cut interest rates for the first time in four years. This past week, the Fed announced a rate cut of 50 basis points (0.50%), lowering the effective federal funds rate from 5.33% to 4.83%. So, what does this mean for you? In today’s episode, we’ll break down how this rate cut impacts you, along with addressing some major misconceptions about rate cuts that you won’t want to miss.

Key Topics:

• Feds Cut Rates and What it Actually Means For You (00:00)
• Why Did the Fed Cut Rates in the First Place? (01:23)
• Misconception Around Fed Rate Cuts (02:34)
• Effect on the Bond Market (04:33)
• Dynamics of Cash in Fed Rate Cuts (05:39)
• What to do Now that Feds Have Cut Rates (06:03)
• Should You Refi Your Mortgage? (07:18)
• Dynamics of Stocks and S&P 500 in Fed Rate Cuts (09:15)

Resources:

• Are You Holding Too Much Cash in Your Portfolio?

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