5 Ways to Cash In on the Fed Rate Cut

Mortgages, home equity lines of credit, auto loans, credit card rates, certificates of deposit, and money market accounts can all be influenced by changes in short-term interest rates set by the Federal Reserve. But don't count on getting a lower interest rate; first, read the fine print in whatever contract you're signing. The only interest rate that will automatically drop is the federal funds rate, which is what banks charge each other on overnight loans. Here are some ways to make the most of the rate cut announced by the Fed Tuesday:

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