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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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Americans are still worried about affording holiday airfares despite slowing inflation
Amid high prices, what are you doing to lower the cost of your holiday travel this year?
7 min read Oct 27, 2023 -
7 ways to manage financial stress and anxiety during this holiday season
Financial stress during the holidays is real, but these tips can help you breathe.
7 min read Oct 26, 2023 -
Experts: Mortgage rates won’t rise much more — but also won’t go down any time soon
The sharp rise in mortgage rates raises a new question: How much higher could they go?
3 min read Oct 20, 2023 -
Mortgage rates reach 8%, a first since 2000
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate touched 8 percent on Oct. 19, according to Bankrate data.
3 min read Oct 19, 2023 -
Best investments to own coming out of a recession
Many investors are considering what to invest in if a recession does arrive.
8 min read Oct 18, 2023 -
Survey: 77% of holiday travelers are adjusting their plans this year due to inflation and rising costs
What would you do this holiday season to save money on your vacation?
8 min read Oct 16, 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 Oct 12, 2023 -
Survey: Fed won’t begin cutting interest rates until 2024 as officials keep tackling inflation
Will the Fed keep interest rates too high for too long?
4 min read Oct 10, 2023 -
Survey: Despite a red-hot job market, top economists see a major slowdown in employment coming over the next year
The strong economy isn’t leading economists to rethink their job market forecasts.
4 min read Oct 10, 2023 -
Survey: Inflation could remain stuck above Fed’s 2% target until 2025
How hard will the Fed have to push to slow the economy enough?
5 min read Oct 10, 2023
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