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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5 ways to help make your career recession-proof
Planning the right moves now can help you later when times get tough.
6 min read Mar 29, 2019 -
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged, sees no more hikes this year
The Fed voted to leave interest rates alone for the second-straight meeting.
5 min read Mar 20, 2019 -
Economists survey: Expect the Fed to hike again in 2019, but mortgage rates won’t take off
Two-thirds of economists surveyed say the U.S. central bank will increase borrowing costs again in 2019.
6 min read Mar 06, 2019 -
Three-fourths of business economists are predicting a recession by 2021
Experts are betting that a recession will occur by the end of 2021, a new survey suggests.
2 min read Feb 25, 2019 -
Recession warning signs to look out for and tips to protect yourself
Smart financial practices will serve you well no matter what the economy does.
4 min read Jan 18, 2019 -
5 economic issues to watch closely in 2019
From trade worries to market volatility, pay attention to these trends in the new year.
4 min read Dec 20, 2018 -
Meet Jerome Powell, the new chair of the Federal Reserve
Learn all about Jerome Powell, who is presiding over his first FOMC policy meeting.
3 min read Mar 21, 2018 -
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