Learn what the stated annual interest rate is and how to calculate it without compounding, plus how it compares to the effective annual rate.

Savings account yields are much higher than a few years ago Top rates may fall if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates ...

The U.S. economy grew at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid expansion in two years, as government and consumer spending, as well as exports, all increased. U.S ...

The consumer price index posted a seasonally adjusted 0.4% increase for the month, the biggest gain since January, putting the annual inflation rate at 2.9%. The Labor Department reported a surprise ...

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance dropped to 6.22% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The 15-year, ...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index increased 2.9% in July from year-ago levels—a tick downward from June’s 3.0% rate. Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and ...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index increased 2.5% in August from year-ago levels—a decrease from July’s 2.9% rate. Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy ...

The CAGR, or the compound annual growth rate, simply reflects the annualized return of a metric on a compounded basis, over a given period of time. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), is the ...

Consumer prices rose slightly in September as the Federal Reserve prepared to cut interest rates and ease off the brakes of the U.S. economy. The consumer price index, a closely watched gauge of ...

Consumer prices rose at faster monthly and annual rates in February, according to inflation data released Tuesday by the Labor Department. The consumer price index (CPI), a closely watched gauge of ...

The rule of 72 is a shortcut investors can use to determine how long it will take their investment to double based on a fixed annual rate of return. To use the rule of 72, divide 72 by the fixed rate ...