Our guest on the podcast today is Greg McBride. Greg is chief financial analyst for Bankrate.com, where he has worked for more than 25 years. He received his bachelor’s in finance from the University of Florida. He is also a CFA charterholder.
Background
State of the Economy/Outlook for Interest Rates
“Survey: Despite a Resilient Economy, Experts Still See a Near 1-in-2 Chance of a Recession,” by Sarah Foster, bankrate.com, Jan. 3, 2024.
“Bankrate’s Interest Rate Forecast for 2024: Mortgages, Credit Cards and More Will Stay Pricey, Even if the Fed Cuts Rates,” by Sarah Foster, bankrate.com, Jan. 2, 2024.
“Credit Card Debt Is at a Record High as Fed Raises Rates Again,” by Cora Lewis, apnews.com, March 22, 2023.
“Take These 12 Steps as the Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates High,” by Sarah Foster, bankrate.com, May 1, 2024.
Saving
“Survey: Two-Thirds of Savers Still Earn a Savings Account APY of Less Than 4%,” by Karen Bennett, bankrate.com, March 27, 2024.
“How the Federal Reserve Impacts Savings Account Interest Rates,” by Karen Bennett, bankrate.com, May 1, 2024.
“CD Ladder: What It Is and How to Build One,” by Rene Bennett, bankrate.com, Feb. 27, 2024.
“Why Now Might Be a Good Time to Consider Longer-Term CDs,” by Matthew Goldberg, bankrate.com, April 2, 2024.
“How to Start (and Build) an Emergency Fund,” by Karen Bennett, bankrate.com, Feb. 29, 2024.
“The Best Places to Keep Your Emergency Fund,” by Greg McBride, bankrate.com, Feb. 27, 2024.
“Greg McBride’s 2023 Guide: How to Prioritize Emergency Savings, Retirement Savings and Debt Repayment,” by Greg McBride, bankrate.com, Feb. 28, 2023.
“Is My Money Safe? What You Need to Know About Bank Failures,” by Adriana Morga, apnews.com, April 28, 2023.
“Pros and Cons of a Money Market Account,” by Greg McBride, bankrate.com, March 26, 2024.
Mortgages, Homebuying, and Auto Loans
“Forecast: Mortgage Rates to Gradually Decline in 2024,” by Jeff Ostrowski, bankrate.com, Jan. 2, 2024.
“What the Fed’s Moves Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More,” by Tara Siegel Bernard, nytimes.com, March 20, 2024.
“Housing Market Predictions for 2024,” by Ruben Caginalp, bankrate.com, April 4, 2024.
“Auto Loan Forecast for 2024: Rates Should Ease for Good-Credit Borrowers,” by Rebecca Betterton, bankrate.com, Jan. 2, 2024.
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