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

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.

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Saving during a recession

Wondering what to do when it comes to saving during a recession? Here’s what the experts have to say.

5 min read

Financial guide for the unemployed

The once-booming labor market is starting to face some trouble.

10 min read

How to protect retirement savings

Here are some tips to help make sure your retirement savings are protected in the event of a recession.

4 min read

Essential reading

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Survey: Majority of Americans are delaying milestones and activities because of the economy

6 min read

Credit Cards

Average credit card rate hits record high

2 min read

Real Estate

Selling a house in a recession: What you need to know

3 min read

Dive deeper

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