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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Selling a house in a recession: What you need to know
What to consider if you need to sell your house during a recession — or just before one.
4 min read Apr 07, 2023 -
Survey: Fed seen lifting rates one more time before cutting in 2024
The Fed won’t want to declare victory in its inflation fight too soon.
4 min read Apr 05, 2023 -
Survey: Recession odds for 2023 hover at 64% amid bank failures and higher rates
Recession odds stalled to the start the year — but those risks are back.
4 min read Apr 05, 2023 -
Survey: Inflation to keep decelerating — but at the price of a slowing economy
Will a recession be the ultimate cost of slowing prices?
4 min read Apr 05, 2023 -
Survey: Economists predict jump in unemployment and job losses over next 12 months
Experts see job cuts and a one-point jump in unemployment by this time next year.
5 min read Apr 05, 2023 -
Cost of summer road trips: Don’t let inflation deflate your plans
Here’s how to save on summer road trips despite rising inflation.
5 min read Mar 27, 2023 -
The Silicon Valley Bank collapse: What you need to know
Silicon Valley Bank’s failure caused quite a stir. Here’s what’s going on there now.
5 min read Mar 27, 2023 -
Younger Americans’ finances were already trailing behind older generations. Then came inflation
For younger generations, the economy may feel like it’s never worked in their favor.
14 min read Mar 23, 2023 -
Fed lifts interest rates another quarter point despite major bank distress
The Fed remains focused on battling inflation.
8 min read Mar 22, 2023 -
Overpaid unemployment benefits: What to do when your state wants the money back
Overpaid in unemployment benefits? Here’s how to resolve the issue efficiently.
5 min read Mar 10, 2023
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