Interest rates have been anything but predictable in recent years, creating uncertainty for both business leaders and consumers alike. Fluctuations can drive up borrowing costs, reduce purchasing power and complicate long-term financial planning, making it harder to know when to act or hold steady.
With the right strategies, you can position yourself to take advantage of favorable conditions and cushion the impact when rates rise. Below, the members of Forbes Finance Council offer 20 smart ways for consumers and business leaders to navigate changing interest rates.

Russ Alan Prince is a strategist for family offices and many of the wealthiest families in the world. He helps them define and refine the desired outcomes they want. Russ also provides direction in selecting and structuring ultra-wealthy families’ relationships with private wealth industry professionals so they get superior results.