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Interest Rates Just Went Up. Here’s Why Consumer Tech Might Cost Even More
The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates. Now, if you want to finance a tech upgrade, you'll pay more in interest.
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The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates. Now, if you want to finance a tech upgrade, you'll pay more in interest. The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates for the first time since 2023. For the average US household, that means the cost of borrowing money — whether through a loan, a mortgage or a credit card — is about to become more expensive.
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