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

Recessions and real estate

How might a recession affect the housing market? Find out what the experts think.

7 min read

How to protect retirement savings

Here are some tips to help make sure your retirement savings are protected in the event of a recession.

4 min read

Saving during a recession

Wondering what to do when it comes to saving during a recession? Here’s what the experts have to say.

5 min read

Financial guide for the unemployed

The once-booming labor market is starting to face some trouble.

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Essential reading

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Will the Fed raise interest rates again in 2023? Fed chief opens the door to even higher borrowing costs

Rates are now at the highest level since 2001, and they could climb even higher.

8 min read Aug 02, 2023
When will personal loan interest rates start dropping?

The Federal Reserve, while still raising interest rates, is indicating that a rate plateau may be on the horizon. However, it’s not a given that personal loan rates will fall anytime soon. At least until [...]

2 min read Jul 28, 2023
How to grocery shop during a recession

What to buy, when to shop and how to earn rewards on groceries

3 min read Jul 27, 2023
Fed hikes interest rates to 22-year high, keeps more increases on the table

The real question is: What will the Fed’s next moves be?

8 min read Jul 26, 2023
4 ways to recession-proof your retirement savings

Here are some tips to help make sure your retirement savings are protected in the event of a recession.

4 min read Jul 18, 2023
Younger Americans say they’d do anything from downsizing to buying a fixer-upper just for affordable housing

Hit with mounting housing woes, young people ask: Wait it out or make a sacrifice?

14 min read Jul 17, 2023
How your credit cards can help during a recession

A strategy for turning your credit cards into recession survival tools.

7 min read Jul 13, 2023
Survey: Economists see unemployment surging to 4.5% and sharp job growth slowdown

Experts, however, still don’t see a labor market as tough as it was during the pandemic.

6 min read Jul 12, 2023
Survey: Higher inflation could persist through at least 2024

While the worst of inflation may be over, the battle hasn’t yet been won.

5 min read Jul 12, 2023
Survey: Economists see 59% chance of a recession by July 2024

A recession hasn’t happened yet, but it’s likely still coming, economists say.

5 min read Jul 12, 2023