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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Bankrate’s Interest Rate Forecast for 2024: Mortgages, credit cards and more will stay pricey, even if the Fed cut rates
See our predictions for rates on mortgages, credit cards, savings accounts and more.
10 min read Jan 02, 2024 -
Credit card interest rate forecast for 2024: Rates will ease a bit, but remain high
If you have credit card debt, your interest rates are likely to remain high in 2024.
3 min read Jan 02, 2024 -
CD rates forecast for 2024: Expect banner year for savers with strong yields, lower inflation rate
You can find a CD account that significantly out-earns the national average if you shop around among banks.
3 min read Jan 02, 2024 -
Regulation D and savings account withdrawal limits – here’s what changed
How Reg. D impacts your savings account and why it pays to check with your bank.
5 min read Dec 20, 2023 -
What is the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)? Meet the key policymakers shaping your finances
The Fed has lifted rates 11 times. These policymakers are behind those decisions.
5 min read Dec 18, 2023 -
Survey: Nearly two-thirds of Americans don’t expect their personal finances to improve in 2024
The biggest reason behind Americans’ financial pessimism continues to be inflation.
7 min read Dec 18, 2023 -
Inflation is slowing on these holiday essentials, but prices are still up 21% since before the pandemic
Nine in 10 holiday essentials are more expensive today than before the pandemic.
11 min read Dec 15, 2023 -
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, sees cuts coming in 2024
The decision adds to suspicions that officials are done raising rates.
10 min read Dec 13, 2023 -
Mortgage forbearance: What is it and how does it work?
Answers to borrowers most common mortgage forbearance questions
6 min read Dec 12, 2023 -
Even with pay raises, younger homebuyers struggle with affordability
Even with a pay raise, homeownership has moved further out of reach for younger generations.
4 min read Dec 11, 2023
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