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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Survey: 61% of experts see stock market underperforming over next 5 years
The devastating effects of the coronavirus won’t likely be in the rearview mirror anytime soon.
7 min read Jul 15, 2020 -
Evictions during the pandemic: What to know and where renters can get help
With moratoriums coming to an end, millions of renters may be forced out of their homes.
4 min read Jul 14, 2020 -
What is the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book?
Fed officials care about more than just economic data.
5 min read Jul 10, 2020 -
Survey: Nearly half of U.S. households have had incomes cut during coronavirus pandemic
The most common impacts include layoffs, furloughs and a reduction in hours or pay.
8 min read Jul 09, 2020 -
Negative interest rates, explained — and how they work
Would you really get paid to take out a loan?
8 min read Jul 03, 2020 -
We’re in a recession — will the stock market ever act like it?
With the market awash with cash, stocks are rising regardless of the fundamentals.
5 min read Jun 25, 2020 -
$4,000 travel tax credit? Here’s how the ‘Explore America’ stimulus proposal could fund your next vacation
Here’s what a proposed tax credit for travel could mean for you.
4 min read Jun 24, 2020 -
Second stimulus check and extended unemployment benefits? Here’s what aid could be on the way
A long road likely lies ahead for the economy. What stimulus might we see to help a return to normal?
7 min read Jun 18, 2020 -
Is the U.S. economy in a recession or depression? Here’s what top economists say
A deep, prolonged downturn separates the inevitable recession from its uglier counterpart, the depression.
7 min read Jun 12, 2020 -
Fed signals near-zero rates here to stay through at least 2022
With the U.S. economy facing a sharp recession, rock-bottom rates are expected to continue.
6 min read Jun 10, 2020
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