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Mar 2020
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Economic Crisis: What Does the Fed Inter...

CHRIS BROWNING
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What does the Fed rate cut mean? The federal reserve cut interest rates, what does this mean and how will it impact my finances?   Mortgage Refi Resources https://www.creditkarma.com/home-loans/i/when-is-refinancing-mortgage-worth-it/ https://www.nerdwallet.com/mortgages/refinance-calculator/calculate-refinance-savings Learn more about your ad choices ... Show More
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