With the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates for the third time this year, many Americans are wondering what the change will mean for their daily finances. While the quarter-point cut won’t transform budgets overnight, experts say it may slowly bring relief to some borrowers and offer opportunities for those who approach it wisely.

For Matt Nawrocki, the news brings a dose of optimism as he searches for his first home in Arizona.

“With higher interest rates, it does constrict borrowing power for the average American,” Nawrocki said. “So in my case, particularly hearing news about potential rate drops, means potential access to a little bit more money to play with in terms of borrowing.”

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