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What the emergency interest rate cut means for you

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates at the end of July. | Credit: MGN
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates at the end of July. | Credit: MGN(WHSV)
By WKYT News Staff
Published: Mar. 10, 2020 at 6:17 AM EDT
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With interest rates already at historic lows, is now an excellent time to purchase a home?

Josh Smith of Strategic Wealth Designers discusses the Federal Reserve's recent emergency announcement of the 50 basis points cut.

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