Recession watch

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  Here’s what the Fed’s fastest rate hikes in 40 years mean for your money

  The Fed impacts almost every financial decision you make.

  9 min read Jan 27, 2023
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  Should you buy a house during a recession?

  If the country is headed toward a recession, how might that affect the housing market? Find out what the experts think.

  4 min read Jan 25, 2023
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  Preview of the Fed meeting: Brace for smaller rate hikes as inflation begins to slow

  The Fed is weighing how much more it needs to slow the economy.

  9 min read Jan 25, 2023
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  How Fed rate hikes impact stocks, crypto and other investments

  The best way for most investors to approach this type of market is to stick to the long-term plan.

  6 min read Jan 25, 2023
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  5 benefits of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike

  Interest rates are trending higher. Here are a few reasons to be happy about it.

  3 min read Jan 25, 2023
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  How much is higher inflation hurting you? Here’s how to estimate

  Some Americans may be getting stung by inflation that’s even higher than the national rate.

  6 min read Jan 25, 2023
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  Average cost of utility bills

  Energy prices will continue to rise, squeezing homeowners and renters.

  3 min read Jan 24, 2023
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  Debt ceiling: 5 devastating consequences if Congress doesn’t raise or suspend the limit

  Economic challenges could mount, regardless of whether lawmakers raise the limit.

  8 min read Jan 19, 2023
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  Survey: Nearly half of Americans are sacrificing recession preparedness by paying checking fees

  More than 1 in 4 pay checking account fees worth $288 a year, on average.

  6 min read Jan 17, 2023
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  Inflation and the housing market: Decoding the latest numbers

  The housing market isn’t immune from outside economic forces, including inflation.

  4 min read Jan 13, 2023