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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Short-term CDs are still a smart money move, thanks to the Fed
With the Fed likely holding steady on rates for now, short-term CDs still look like a good option.
3 min read Jan 24, 2020 -
These 4 officials will now have a vote on the Fed committee that sets interest rates
Will the new voting members be hawkish or dovish on rates?
7 min read Jan 17, 2020 -
Fed forecast survey: Top experts predict borrowing costs will be left alone — for now
The Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision looks all but locked in.
5 min read Dec 06, 2019 -
Survey: Recession odds diminishing for U.S. economy, but watch for a slowdown
The U.S. economy is going to be walking a fine line over the next year.
9 min read Dec 04, 2019 -
Fed cuts interest rates for third straight time, but signals it may now be on hold
Will it be enough to keep the economic expansion going?
5 min read Oct 30, 2019 -
6 big questions to focus on ahead of the Fed’s October meeting
A rate cut seems like a given, but what’s next?
9 min read Oct 25, 2019 -
Survey: Americans divided on whether to credit Trump with strong economy
A Bankrate survey shows how Americans feel about their finances as they relate to the Trump presidency and the 2020 election.
5 min read Oct 24, 2019 -
Survey: 2 out of 5 Americans aren’t ready for next recession
The solid U.S. economy will not last forever and many Americans are unprepared.
8 min read Oct 16, 2019 -
Survey: Scary percentage of Americans financially unprepared for recession
Survey finds too many of us are not budgeting and struggling to stay afloat.
5 min read Sep 25, 2019 -
Fed cuts rates by quarter point, split on further reductions
Here’s what the U.S. central bank decided to do with interest rates.
6 min read Sep 18, 2019
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