Recession watch
Will the U.S. economy soon be in a recession? It's the trillion-dollar question that even experts don't know the answer to. Bankrate's latest survey of economists put the odds at 59%. Here's how to prepare for a potential downturn, and how one could impact you.
Recessions & your money
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Child Tax Credit: When will your $3,000 (or $3,600) arrive and who’s eligible?
Experts warn the IRS may be hard-pressed to send out checks starting in July.
5 min read Mar 26, 2021 -
Fed keeps rates near zero with bounce back from pandemic in sight
The Fed is pledging to keep aggressively supporting the economy, even after the pandemic officially ends.
7 min read Mar 17, 2021 -
Coronavirus unemployment benefits: What to know about extended relief in next $1.9 trillion relief package
All federal coronavirus unemployment programs are set to be extended through Sept. 6.
3 min read Mar 10, 2021 -
Unemployment fraud is harming those with and without jobs. Here’s what to do if you’re a victim
Billions of dollars worth of wrongful unemployment payments have been paid out during the pandemic.
9 min read Mar 04, 2021 -
Yield curve control, explained: How soon this ‘blank check’ Fed bond-buying program could happen
Here’s how this unconventional policy works to try and keep yields below a certain level.
7 min read Mar 01, 2021 -
Survey: 24% of adults not comfortable visiting businesses in person even after getting vaccine
Apprehensive consumers could stall a post-pandemic boom that many Americans have been clamoring for.
8 min read Feb 24, 2021 -
Senate backs Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan: Here’s what comes next for stimulus checks, unemployment benefits
Legislators will soon get to work on drawing up the next round of coronavirus relief.
4 min read Feb 05, 2021 -
Fed keeps rates near zero as economy struggles to recover from pandemic
For consumers, the pros and faults of today’s low-rate world will prevail for months, if not years, to come.
6 min read Jan 27, 2021 -
Third stimulus check and COVID-19 rescue plan: How Biden’s first 100 days could impact your money
Carefully managing your finances will be crucial, even if more aid is around the corner.
7 min read Jan 20, 2021 -
$1,400 stimulus check and $400 weekly unemployment boost: Here’s what’s in Biden’s plan
Biden’s $1.9 trillion relief bill proposal comes during the pandemic’s biggest inflection point yet.
7 min read Jan 15, 2021
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