Chris Kahn

Managing Editor, Surveys and Data Studies at Bankrate. Newsday, Reuters, AP alum

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The Fed meets this week, and the stakes are huge. Every rate decision affects mortgages, credit cards, savings and car loans. Covering the Fed means showing how policy in Washington shapes the wallets of everyday Americans.

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Where are the hottest housing markets? (Hint: not in the Sun Belt)

Bankrate data reporter @alex_gailey breaks down the numbers: https://t.co/lnVCGvpJS8

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How the "Great Resignation" has been replaced by the "Great Stay." Excellent survey analysis by Bankrate's @LaneEGillespie and @torirubloff https://t.co/qqJY6hh3Xb

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How much is Trump impacting the stock market? We asked the experts to find out. Here's the latest from Bankrate's @LaneEGillespie https://t.co/VGV16MK7Uk

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Trump's plan to slash the federal workforce will force them into a turbulent U.S. job market that already has been challenging for many. Bankrate's @LaneEGillespie breaks down what's at stake, and what federal workers can do to protect themselves. https://t.co/podOwox2Au

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Trump's interest in tariffs could have a big impact on your pocketbook. Bankrate's @sarahffoster looks ahead to the challenges U.S. consumers face in this unpredictable economic environment. https://t.co/Ks2sHln6Rj

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It's a hold on rate cuts from the Fed. Bankrate's @sarahffoster has the latest. https://t.co/4PbYbN2pQy

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Bankrate's Fed live blog is up and running! Our team of analysts and Fed watchers will be updating once or twice every hour until 5 p.m.

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Americans are increasingly unable to pay for big expenses with their own money, turning to loans or friends for help. Bankrate's @LaneEGillespie explains why with our latest Emergency Savings Report. https://t.co/c2BcRptckb

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Relocating to a more expensive city sometimes comes with a salary bump. But does that increased salary make up for the higher cost of living? Bankrate's @alex_gailey breaks down the numbers. https://t.co/rQQ3weSYHZ

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Three more interest rate cuts are expected this year, but borrowing costs will still feel elevated compared with recent years. Here's why, from Bankrate's @sarahffoster

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Our latest survey shows some early signs of a settling job market. Here's the latest from Bankrate's @sarahffoster https://t.co/3OKJQWjIT4

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As credit card debt soars, we're seeing some alarming signs from cardholders. Here's the latest @Bankrate survey from @sarahffoster. https://t.co/KJq5V46tjM

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Harris is the presumptive D nominee. If she wins the White House, here's what it'll mean for your pocketbook. https://t.co/yqjsXqzByI

Excellent analysis today by Bankrate's @sarahffoster

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And here's a guide for protecting your ID from scammers: https://t.co/UUQCvO3icl

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Scammers wiped them out -- but their bank blamed them for the loss. https://t.co/i8AtmHBhta Check out our latest story about weaknesses in consumer protection laws that can leave consumer savings accounts unprotected.

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If you don’t get a check but receive instead a direct reduction on your property taxes, then you have a STAR exemption. If you have an exemption, and you’re 65 and older, then you have until March 1 to apply for the “enhanced” exemption.

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I'm getting A LOT of questions about today's story on STAR exemptions. https://t.co/PFMIfAZk8g

Here's what you need to know (a thread)...

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The first thing to do is to figure out whether you’re getting a credit or an exemption. If you’re receiving a check from the STAR program every year, you’re receiving a credit and there is nothing you need to do at this time.