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
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How much will the Fed raise rates in 2023? Here’s what experts are saying
Interest rates have an even greater chance of rising higher than 5-5.25% in 2023.
7 min read Feb 07, 2023 -
When will the Fed stop raising rates? Maybe not as soon as you think
Borrowing rates are likely going to top 5 percent before the Fed calls it quits.
7 min read Feb 07, 2023 -
Federal Reserve rate hike impact on home equity
The latest news on the Fed and home equity rates
5 min read Feb 01, 2023 -
How the Federal Reserve affects ARMs, HELOCs and home equity loans
If you have a home equity loan or variable-rate mortgage, pay attention to the Fed.
2 min read Feb 01, 2023 -
How the Federal Reserve affects mortgage rates
Analysts widely expect the Federal Reserve to again hike its key rate in November.
2 min read Feb 01, 2023 -
Fed raises rates by quarter point, signals more increases on way to further bring down inflation
Fed officials will have decide how much of a slowdown they want to see before calling it quits on rate hikes.
7 min read Feb 01, 2023 -
How the Fed impacts student loans
Some borrowers may want to pay attention to the Fed’s rate adjustments.
4 min read Feb 01, 2023 -
How the Federal Reserve impacts personal loans
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates several times. These interest rate changes are likely to affect the rates of personal loans.
4 min read Feb 01, 2023 -
How the Federal Reserve impacts savings account rates
For savers, here’s what to consider when the Fed raises interest rates.
3 min read Feb 01, 2023 -
Fed’s interest rate history: A look at the fed funds rate from the 1980s to the present
The key benchmark has been as high as 20 percent — and as low as 0 percent.
9 min read Feb 01, 2023
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