The Fed Hikes Rates To The Highest Level Since 2007, Now What?

The Fed Hikes Rates To The Highest Level Since 2007, Now What?

Author: Sam Dogen: Financial Samurai founder, personal finance blogger May 4, 2023 Duration: 22:33

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Episode Synopsis

Despite all the carnage in the banking sector, the Fed hiked rates again on May 3, 2023 to 5% - 5.25%. This is the highest Fed Funds rate since 2007, a year before the global financial crisis devastated millions of lives. 

Let's look on the brightside if we go back into a deep recession.

Posts mentioned:

The Upside Once The Fed Destroys The Middle Class

Personal Lessons Learned Since The 2008 Global Financial Crisis

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