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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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
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