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What the Experts Say About the Latest Fed Rate Hikes | How to Throw a $5,000 Wedding | Amazon Launches RxPass -- Its New Subscription Service for Medication Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( February 5, 2023 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Top story [] [What the Experts Say About the Latest Fed Rate Hikes]( [What the Experts Say About the Latest Fed Rate Hikes]( (Getty Images) After the latest round of Fed interest rate hikes, we rounded up commentary from economists, strategists and other market pros to get a view on what the [experts are saying about monetary policy](, markets and macroeconomics. [] Personal Finance [] [How to Throw a $5,000 Wedding]( [How to Throw a $5,000 Wedding]( (Getty Images) The average wedding in the U.S. costs over $30,000. Just because other couples are spending that much on weddings doesn't mean you have to. [Two brides share their tips]( for keeping the costs under control. 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