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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Will your credit card late fees go down despite inflation?
The CFPB is looking into rulemaking that could bring down credit card late fees.
6 min read Aug 17, 2022 -
How to manage a mortgage as debt levels reach record
If you’ve taken on more debt, here are tips to keep your homebuying plans on track.
3 min read Aug 16, 2022 -
Americans are making regretted impulse buys on social media — why it’s a challenging time with surging inflation
Some purchases could cost you hundreds more today than a year ago.
9 min read Aug 15, 2022 -
Inflation may push Social Security COLA up around 10% in 2023
Surging prices could push next year’s Social Security COLA to 10%.
2 min read Aug 12, 2022 -
Financial guide for the unemployed: 14 steps to take if you’ve lost your job
The once-booming labor market is starting to face some trouble.
10 min read Aug 10, 2022 -
Consumer prices are soaring. Here are the best ways to protect your savings
Here are ways to save money and improve financial health in times of inflation.
5 min read Aug 08, 2022 -
What happens to mortgage rates in a recession?
Here’s what we know from past cycle turns.
3 min read Aug 08, 2022 -
Fed raises rates by three-quarters of a point for second straight meeting
The Fed hasn’t raised rates this much in a single year since 1994.
6 min read Jul 27, 2022 -
Will the Fed cause a recession by raising rates? Here’s what experts are saying
The economy doesn’t need the punchbowl anymore, but raising rates will still bring pain.
5 min read Jul 22, 2022 -
Survey: Has inflation peaked? Here’s what the nation’s top economists say
Americans are desperately waiting for some relief from inflation.
4 min read Jul 05, 2022
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