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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The economy has avoided a recession so far — and it could be a nightmare for the Fed
Fed officials are warning interest rates could rise higher than previously expected.
7 min read Mar 07, 2023 -
Unemployment vs. underemployment, explained
Low joblessness isn’t the only indicator of a healthy labor market.
4 min read Feb 17, 2023 -
9 myths about the Federal Reserve — debunked
The complicated nature of the Fed’s job can perpetuate some wild claims.
8 min read Feb 14, 2023 -
Fed raises rates by quarter point, signals more increases on way to further bring down inflation
Fed officials will have decide how much of a slowdown they want to see before calling it quits on rate hikes.
7 min read Feb 01, 2023 -
What is a recession? Why the most horrifying term in economics isn’t what you always think
It isn’t always about two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth.
6 min read Feb 01, 2023 -
Low unemployment or low inflation? The Fed’s dual mandate, explained, and why officials could soon face an impossible choice
The Fed’s job is often to make the difficult choice between low unemployment or low inflation.
7 min read Feb 01, 2023 -
Recession odds for 2023 are at 64% — here’s how a downturn could impact you
Recessions bring discomfort at best — and financial pain at worst.
6 min read Jan 31, 2023 -
5 benefits of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike
Interest rates are trending higher. Here are a few reasons to be happy about it.
3 min read Jan 25, 2023 -
How much is higher inflation hurting you? Here’s how to estimate
Some Americans may be getting stung by inflation that’s even higher than the national rate.
6 min read Jan 25, 2023 -
Survey: Nearly half of Americans are sacrificing recession preparedness by paying checking fees
More than 1 in 4 pay checking account fees worth $288 a year, on average.
5 min read Jan 17, 2023
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