Understanding the Fed funds rate

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Understanding the Fed funds rate

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Dec 17, 2016

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In this week’s show, Chris Bouffard, managing director of the research center, talks about the Fed’s decision to raise interest rates and

what it means for listeners, especially when it comes to their 401(k)s and IRAs.

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Dec 17, 2016

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