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: Economists predict Fed will lift rates to highest since 2001
Economists are taking the Fed at its word, penciling in more rate hikes.
5 min read Jul 12, 2023 -
Survey: The average American feels they’d need over $200K a year to be financially comfortable
That’s more than double the average earnings of full-time, year-round U.S. workers
13 min read Jul 06, 2023 -
Mortgage rate forecast for July 2023: Still-strong economy kills hopes for lower rates
The major factor moving mortgage rates? Inflation — still.
3 min read Jul 01, 2023 -
2023 third-quarter housing trends: Rates may improve but supply remains tight
The real estate market in Q3 2023 may be challenging.
4 min read Jun 27, 2023 -
What is a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)?
For people living on a fixed income, the COLA is a critical safety net.
3 min read Jun 23, 2023 -
Are CDs worth it right now? Here’s what experts say
With a possible recession looming, here’s what savers should know about CDs.
4 min read Jun 15, 2023 -
Fed holds off on interest rate hike but sees more increases coming this year
The Fed’s quest to defeat inflation, however, is nowhere near finished.
9 min read Jun 14, 2023 -
Higher inflation: Winners and losers when prices rise
Americans don’t have many places to hide from high inflation.
4 min read Jun 14, 2023 -
Federal Reserve rate hike impact on home equity
The latest news on the Fed and home equity rates
4 min read Jun 14, 2023 -
Inflation is slowing, but prices are still uncomfortably high — here’s what’s driving it
Getting inflation down to 2 percent may be the hardest task yet.
13 min read Jun 13, 2023
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