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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$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 -
Survey: Top economists see slowing economic recovery from coronavirus pandemic in 2021
There’s a light at the end of the tunnel, but the economic hardship won’t be over anytime soon.
8 min read Dec 23, 2020 -
Second stimulus check and $300 unemployment bonus benefit: Here’s what’s in new round of COVID-19 aid
The deal comes just days before key CARES Act programs are set to expire.
5 min read Dec 21, 2020 -
Fed keeps interest rates at near-zero as coronavirus rebound sputters
The economy is nowhere close to being out of the woods.
6 min read Dec 16, 2020 -
Survey: Rates at zero until 2024, but coronavirus vaccine likely to ‘supercharge’ economy
Consumers should stick to the status quo.
7 min read Dec 14, 2020 -
Survey: More than two-fifths of households say income hasn’t recovered from initial coronavirus hit
Even with the economy staging a recovery, many Americans are earning less than before the pandemic.
6 min read Dec 09, 2020 -
Take these important precautions now before key coronavirus relief programs expire
It’s an “in case of fire, break glass” kind of moment.
9 min read Dec 02, 2020 -
$300 unemployment check boost: Here’s what’s in the latest coronavirus stimulus proposal
If passed, the Senate’s proposal would be the first major relief plan since March.
3 min read Dec 01, 2020 -
The Fed’s crisis playbook: 7 ways America’s recession fighters can battle a floundering economy
The Fed has more in its back pocket than just cutting interest rates.
9 min read Nov 18, 2020 -
6 tips for navigating the holidays if you took a financial hit this year
The holidays may look a bit different for your family this year; here are a few tips for navigating them financially.
3 min read Nov 11, 2020
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