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The smartest money moves to make with interest rates expected to go higher

The smartest money moves to make with interest rates expected to go higher
MarketWatch Wednesday 16 September 2026, 12:00 UTC By Andrew Keshner 1 min read
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The Fed’s next interest-rate hike is going to ‘bite’ consumers. Here’s how to prep your money.

The Fed’s next interest-rate hike is going to ‘bite’ consumers. Here’s how to prep your money.
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