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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point Wednesday in an effort to combat stubbornly high inflation. It's the biggest rate increase in 28 years.

Now is a good time for consumers to make a concerted effort to tackle their debt if they can afford it, as well as to be careful about taking on any new debt.

After a dismal start to the week on Wall Street, there are growing fears a recession could be coming, and a big decision anticipated Wednesday from the Federal Reserve is causing even more concern.

Producer prices rose faster in May, reversing their month-over-month decline in April and eroding hopes for a softening of the broader inflationary environment as wholesale prices tend to get passed along to households in the form of consumer price inflation.

Upon graduation, every high school senior despises that six-word question.

The move is in response to sky-high inflation. Rate hikes are expected to continue for the next few months.

The move is in response to sky-high inflation. Rate hikes are expected to continue for the next few months.

The move is in response to sky-high inflation. Rate hikes are expected to continue for the next few months.

Of those who said money has affected their mental health, most cited feeling stressed, anxious and overwhelmed.

Of those who said money has affected their mental health, most cited feeling stressed, anxious and overwhelmed.