Citi is an advertising partner. Key takeaways Getting preapproved for a Citi credit card reveals your odds of being approved without requiring a hard inquiry on your credit. There are several steps you can take to boost your chances of preapproval, such as monitoring your credit reports and improving your…

If you dream of owning a home, you’ll have a much easier time achieving it in certain parts of the U.S. A new Bankrate analysis finds that Pittsburgh, Detroit and Birmingham, Alabama offer the largest selection of homes that the typical homebuyer can afford. Affordability is much rarer in coastal…

Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to cut interest rates at this week’s meeting despite inflation remaining above their target amid concerns about a softening labor market. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the central bank’s monetary policy-setting committee, will announce its interest rate decision on Wednesday. Markets widely expect a…