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Feb 2023
13m 34s

Which Interest Rates Do the Fed Control?

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We know that the Fed sets interest rates... but it's not the interest rate you'll pay for a mortgage. To unpack what it really means, and what it means for you, Nicole calls up a friend of the show: Dr. Uncertainty (Dr. Richard Smith). Plus, Dr. Smith shares his predictions for where interest rates will land in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m ... Show More
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