Recession watch
There's a 65% chance of a recession in 12 to 18 months, according to the latest Bankrate survey of economists. Here's how to prepare for a potential downturn and how it could impact you.
Recessions & your money
Saving during a recession
Wondering what to do when it comes to saving during a recession? Here’s what the experts have to say.
Financial guide for the unemployed
The once-booming labor market is starting to face some trouble.
Recessions and real estate
If the country is headed toward a recession, how might that affect the housing market? Find out what the experts think.
How to protect retirement savings
Here are some tips to help make sure your retirement savings are protected in the event of a recession.
Essential reading
Broke in a bad economy. Now what?
7 min read
How to pay down debt during a recession
4 min read
Dive deeper
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Survey: Experts see massive hiring slowdown and surging unemployment a year from now
How long will the job market hold up amid the Fed’s rapid rate hikes?
4 min read Oct 05, 2022
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Survey: Fed’s inflation fight will take interest rates to highest since 2007
Economists see the Fed’s tightening cycle peaking at 4.5-4.75 percent.
4 min read Oct 05, 2022
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Survey: 43% of economists say inflation hasn’t yet peaked
That’s even despite the Fed’s fastest rate hikes since the 1980s.
4 min read Oct 05, 2022
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Survey: Odds of a U.S. recession by mid-2024 now hit 65%
Storm clouds are gathering above the economy amid high inflation and interest rates.
5 min read Oct 05, 2022
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Inflation, rising prices causing 79% of holiday travelers to change their plans
If you’re considering a shorter trip or no trip at all, you’re one of many.
4 min read Oct 04, 2022
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How to invest in gold: 5 ways to buy and sell it
Investors like gold for many reasons, but it comes with a number of risks.
6 min read Oct 03, 2022
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2022 fourth-quarter housing trends: Prices down, rates up
Real estate experts expect the fourth quarter to bring both ups (mortgage rates) and downs (home prices).
4 min read Oct 03, 2022
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Calendar: What’s driving mortgage rates the week of Oct. 3-7, 2022
Mortgage market players will closely watch Friday’s jobs report for signs that the economy is cooling.
1 min read Oct 03, 2022
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Mortgage rate forecast for October 2022: More strange times
October could bring more weirdness to mortgage rates and an uncertain, if not scary, period for borrowers.
4 min read Oct 01, 2022
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Broke in a bad economy. Now what?
With a possible recession coming, we get advice from three financial experts on how to survive the tough times.
7 min read Sep 30, 2022