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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8 ways to help rescue the job market from coronavirus-driven unemployment crisis
Ending the crisis depends largely on eradicating the virus and the economic problems it opened up.
7 min read Sep 04, 2020 -
Coronavirus relief and stimulus plans: Here’s everything Washington has done (and proposed) so far
From relief checks to unemployment insurance, here’s what could impact your wallet.
9 min read Sep 04, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: How can you protect investments from inflation?
A reader asks: If inflation goes up, what is your advice to protect my investments?
6 min read Aug 28, 2020 -
A second wave of the coronavirus could devastate the recovering economy
Economists say a second wave is the biggest downside risk to the U.S. economy this year.
7 min read Aug 24, 2020 -
Trump’s $400 weekly unemployment boost: When does it start and who would get it?
Here’s a breakdown of the president’s unemployment benefit plan.
7 min read Aug 12, 2020 -
Here’s what’s in Trump’s executive orders for coronavirus relief
The fine print appears murky, and its implementation will be rife with challenges.
5 min read Aug 10, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: When will the recession end? Should I save or pay down debt?
One readers asks: When will we be out of this economic downturn?
6 min read Jul 31, 2020 -
Fed leaves rates alone, says economy will ‘depend significantly on the course of the virus’
It’s unlikely that the financial and economic calamity will be reversed anytime soon.
7 min read Jul 29, 2020 -
Second $1,200 stimulus check and reduced unemployment insurance boost: How HEALS Act could affect you
The proposal sets the stage for a divisive clash among party lines, and the clock is ticking.
6 min read Jul 28, 2020 -
Trump’s controversial Fed pick Shelton moves one step closer to board
Some experts fear Shelton could shake up the U.S. central bank.
4 min read Jul 21, 2020
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